Dallas Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, Wet and Windy End of Week

Source: US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas

Dallas residents should keep their umbrellas close as the weather forecast predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms rolling into the area. According to the National Weather Service, there's a sporadic chance of rain starting late Thursday night with mostly cloudy skies and potential thunderstorms bringing a 40 percent chance of precipitation.

The forecast suggests that Dallas will warm up to a high near 79 degrees today with possible sprinkles this morning, followed by patchy fog before 11 a.m. The winds are expected to pick up speed, potentially reaching as high as 20 mph. Tonight, locals should be on the lookout for more sprinkles after 1 a.m., with the low settling around 68 degrees. Thursday will also remain mostly cloudy with a high nearing 81 and gusts that may stretch up to 30 mph.

It seems like the real soaker will hit Friday, with an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, followed by more storms likely between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and then showers with a possible thunderstorm after 4 p.m. The predicted high is near 81 degrees but be prepared for breezy conditions with a south wind blowing at 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Friday night might offer a brief respite with only a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms before 7 p.m.

For those planning their weekend, it might be wise to include indoor options as showers and thunderstorms could return Saturday afternoon and persist through the night. The NWS states that there's a 40 percent chance of storms after 1 p.m. on Saturday with a high around 84, but it will remain breezy with a sturdy south wind and gusts as powerful as 40 mph. Come Sunday, there's a similar forecast, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 1 p.m. and a high near 82.

The start of the new week offers a gradual clearing, with Monday showing a 30 percent chance of rain and a high around 84. Looking forward to Tuesday, the city is expected to bask in mostly sunny skies and a high near 85. Until then, Dallasites should brace themselves for a damp and gusty end of the week.