Dallas is gearing up for a mixed bag of weather this week, turning from sunny skies to potential thunderstorms in a Texas minute. According to the National Weather Service, Dallas residents should expect a high near 87 degrees today, with a northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph keeping things reasonably comfortable. Tonight, stargazers will get their money's worth as the skies remain clear with a low around 65, and the wind calms down to a whisper.
Wednesday will take a heated turn with temperatures climbing to a high near 91, while the south wind picks at 5 to 15 mph, potentially bringing gusts as high as 20 mph. Sleep might not come easily Wednesday night, as there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 am. Cloud cover increases along with the nighttime low, which is predicted to be around 69 degrees. The south-southeast wind will maintain its presence around 10 mph, gusting to approximately 20 mph.
The forecast takes a stormy swing on Thursday, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 pm, then the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases after 1 pm. The National Weather Service projects a 70 percent chance of precipitation, dampening the day with a high near 79 degrees amidst a south-southeast wind of 5 to 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Thursday night will also see a continued threat of rain with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, as the mostly cloudy evening settles to a low around 67.
By Friday, the tumult subsides, making way for partly sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service states that the northwest wind will be blowing at around 10 mph and could feature gusts as high as 20 mph. When the day wanes, conditions segue into mostly clear Friday night, with the mercury dipping to a low of around 65 degrees, courtesy of the northwest wind flowing 5 to 10 mph.
Locals planning outdoor activities can look forward to a sunny and warm weekend. Saturday's sun will reign supreme, as temperatures soar to a high near 89 degrees. The west wind will pull a switch in the afternoon, blowing south at 5 to 10 mph. Come Saturday night, the crystal-clear sky will accompany a low of around 69 degrees, setting the stage for another round of sunny weather on Sunday with a scorching high near 92.
To close out the weekend, Sunday night promises to be mostly clear with a low around 72, ensuring that the warmth lingers just a bit longer before the workweek begins. Kicking off the next week, it’s full summer mode with a high near 93 degrees on Monday, taking the cue from the usually hot and hearty Texas weather. So slap on some sunscreen and pull out the shorts, Dallas, because it looks like the Lone Star State is cranking up the heat.
