Dallas residents are gearing up for a wet and stormy end to the week, with the National Weather Service predicting showers and thunderstorms rolling into the area. The skies may be partly sunny today with a comfortable high of 73, but by nightfall, the forecast shows a 60% chance of rain, possibly accompanied by a storm after 5 am. The NWS forecast indicates that, although rainfall may generally be less than a tenth of an inch, thunderstorms could result in higher amounts.
The weather is taking a turn for the gray as Thursday approaches, with "showers and possibly a thunderstorm" expected to hit the city, along with "patchy fog before 11 am." Temperatures will hover near 68 degrees, with southeast winds nudging the mercury somewhat. Residents should brace for a 100% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts forecasted between a quarter and half an inch, the National Weather Service warns. This wet spell is predicted to continue through Thursday Night, putting a damper on outdoor plans.
Looking toward the weekend, Friday morning may still see some lingering showers and thunderstorms, but there's only a 40% lingering chance before 8 am. As the day progresses, Dallas should experience a break in the clouds with partly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. Winds from the east-northeast will shift north by the afternoon, offering a brief reprieve from the earlier inclement conditions. Friday Night is pegged to be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a low around 51.
Saturday's forecast appears more promising, showcasing mostly sunny skies and a high of around 71, which could provide Dallas with a lovely spring day. However, the night may bring increased cloud cover and a low of around 55. As the weekend wraps up, Sunday holds a slight chance of showers developing after 2 pm amidst mostly cloudy skies and highs remaining steady near the 71-degree mark. According to the National Weather Service, gusty south-southeast winds could reach up to 30 mph.
The beginning of the new week does not promise much relief. Monday is set to bring a 60% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures reaching near 70. Heading into Monday night, the chance of showers drops slightly to 30%, as conditions clear up partly and temperatures fall to a lower of around 42. If you're holding out for drier weather, Tuesday might offer some respite despite a lingering 20% chance of rain, with forecasts predicting mostly sunny skies and a high around 62 degrees.
