The forecast for Dallas features a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorm activity expected to pop up later in the day. Today, highs could climb up near 92 degrees with a north wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph and occasional gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20% between 1 pm and 4 pm. Keeping with the warm trend, tonight's lows are anticipated to dip to around 74 degrees under partly cloudy skies, while the east-northeast wind calms at 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Hazardous weather doesn't take a day off, even when the sun politely chooses to make its presence known in the vast Texas sky. The National Weather Service paints a week ahead speckled with thunder, especially next week when storms are expected to become more widespread. While severe weather might not budge into the forecast, heavy rainfall could bring about potential flooding issues, notably next Monday with the chance of precipitation rocketing to 60%.
Through the haze of potential storms, residents should also be mindful of the air they breathe. A notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, relayed by the National Weather Service, indicates an Ozone Action Day in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday, July 18. Observing an Ozone Action Day means that atmospheric conditions are ripe for generating high levels of ozone pollution. Citizens are encouraged to do their part by sharing rides, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles well-maintained to help mitigate the impact.
While the weather might hesitate to make up its mind, oscillating between the clear blue and the storm cloud, the message on air quality is clear and unwavering. The concern rests not merely in the ethereal, as "lightning and heavy rainfall" are said to be the key worries for today and tonight, especially for "portions of Central and East Texas," according to the weather advisory by the National Weather Service. As the region steels itself for the ebbs and flows of Texan weather, the hope remains that with a measure of caution and preparation, the days to come will bear out more sunshine than the storm.
