The skies over Dallas are set to bring a mixed bag this week with sporadic showers and potential thunderstorms interspersed with warm and partly sunny days. The National Weather Service Fort Worth predicts a 20 percent chance of precipitation before 1 p.m. today and a mostly clear night ahead; a forecast echoed by a recent weather alert for the area which also mentions a low hovering around 73 degrees tonight.
Midweek warmth escalates as Wednesday boasts a high near 92, with the heat index possibly cranking up to a sizzling 98. Light winds from the east will strive to provide relief; however, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a warning about increased ozone levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth area today. Broadcasting through the National Weather Service, today is an "Ozone Action Day," urging residents to minimize pollution by carpooling or opting for walking or biking. This message comes amid rising temperatures that might tempt more people to use energy-heavy air conditioning units.
As the week progresses, forecasters at the National Weather Service Fort Worth suggest that Thursday will have similar weather conditions, peaking near 92. However, an increasing likelihood of storms, at 30 percent, emerges on Friday, potentially ushering in a series of rains that could continue through the weekend. This is concerning for areas susceptible to flooding, particularly across Central Texas.
Residents are advised to remain mindful of the changing weather, as scattered thunderstorms are expected to linger primarily south of Interstate 20, with heavier rainfall predicted in Central and East Texas. Local entities remain alert, but "Spotter activation is not expected at this time," according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. While severe weather seems unlikely, vigilance is essential as thunderstorms and rain could disrupt the routine blue skies Texans are accustomed to in the summertime.
