The residents of Dallas should brace for a weather roller coaster over the next few days. A forecast from the National Weather Service projects a mix of sunny spells and stormy intervals, with today granting partly sunny skies and soaring temperatures near 80 degrees. The south wind is expected to blow at a steady clip of 10 to 15 mph, with potential gusts reaching 25 mph.
But tonight the stability falters slightly, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms creeping in before and after the witching hour. Winds from the south compound the uncertainty, gusting as high as 25 mph and maintaining speeds of 15 to 20 mph—a slight change from the daytime breeze. Cloud cover is on the increase, setting the stage for a tumultuous Thursday.
Thursday's outlook isn't one for the weather-weary. With an 80 percent chance of precipitation, the forecast spells out showers and potential thunderstorms after the 1 p.m. mark. Gusty south winds continue their tirade, whipping up to 25 mph, as high temperatures cling to the near 80-degree benchmark. Rainfall could aggregate between a quarter and half of an inch, ensuring a thorough soaking.
Evening forecasts show that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10 p.m., with the night promising more of the same until the early hours. As the wind shifts to a north-northwest direction post-midnight, it brings the temperatures down to around 59 degrees. The chance of precipitation sticks at an imposing 70 percent, so best to keep the umbrellas handy, Dallas.
Friday's conditions marginally improve, but you're not out of the woods yet. Showers and thunderstorms still lurk with a 60 percent chance of interrupting your day, particularly after 1 p.m. The thermometers will reflect cooler air from the north-northeast, with wind speeds ranging from 10 to 15 mph and high temperatures settling near 70 degrees.
The week concludes with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms Friday night, mostly winding down before the early morning. The latter part of the weekend and early next week teeters between spotty showers and clear skies, with temperatures hovering in the mid-60s to low 70s.
