The weather in Dallas is gearing up to dampen spirits this weekend, with the National Weather Service forecasting an onslaught of rain and storms. Today's partly sunny sky is deceiving, as the high near 72 will give way to an 80% chance of precipitation tonight. According to the National Weather Service, "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 pm" are expected, while the low will hover around 58 degrees with a steady east-northeast wind blowing from 5 to 10 mph.
Residents should brace to get thoroughly soaked, as Saturday promises a continuous shower and possible thunderstorms, with temperatures stubbornly sticking around 61 degrees. The northeast wind is going to pick up, potentially gusting to as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation jumps to a drenched 90%, inviting anywhere between half and three-quarters of an inch of fresh rainfall,
The deluge is set to continue into Saturday night, maintaining the 90% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms and dragging temperatures down to a low around 51. Those living in Dallas can anticipate the gusty conditions to persist, featuring northeast winds from 10 to 15 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph.
By Sunday, the rain is expected to finally ease off before 8 a.m., but not before potentially affecting early risers and church-goers. As the sky clears in the afternoon, the temperature will climb to a high near 64, with the north-northeast wind still blowing around 15 mph, and gusts could easily reach up to 20 mph. "Partly cloudy" becomes the evening's forecast, as the temperatures dip slightly to a low around 49, with the northeast wind slowing down to 5 to 10 mph.
The start of the work week on Monday heralds a return to better weather, with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high approaching 72. Though a comparatively calm east-southeast wind will flow at 5 to 15 mph, gusts might still jolt up to 20 mph. Monday night skies will stay mostly clear, a sign that Dallas can anticipate a much-needed reprieve from the constant rain, with a low around 58 and a south wind swirling around 15 mph.
Looking ahead, Tuesday will see a spike in temperatures with a high nearing 79, under mostly sunny skies, while the south wind will blow steadily around 15 mph, with gusts persistently reaching up to 20 mph. Weather patterns suggest a continued streak of warmth through mid-week, with Wednesday's forecast predicting highs near a balmy 80 degrees. Dallas residents, however, should not pack away their umbrellas just yet, as there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms looming on the horizon for Wednesday night, with temperatures hovering around 66.
In a continuation of spring's capricious charm, Thursday also carries a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Despite the possibility of rain, temperatures are expected again to climb, this time to a high near 82 degrees, all under the watch of mostly cloudy skies. Dallas looks set to experience a mix of generous sunlight pierced by sporadic downpours, a reminder that even as the seasons turn, nature reserves the right to sprinkle surprises.
