Residents in Dallas and surrounding areas should prepare for a mix of sun and storms over the upcoming Labor Day weekend, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the region, with temperatures climbing to highs near the 90s. Expect partly cloudy skies overnight with a low around 75, while Saturday may bring a 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1 pm.
Heading into the holiday weekend, Saturday's weather comes with heat index values that could reach as high as 100 degrees. Thunderstorms are likely to develop, particularly in the afternoon, but severe weather isn't anticipated despite the chance of heavy rainfall and gusty winds that were quoted, isolated thunderstorms are possible west of I-35 overnight, as reported by the National Weather Service in their hazardous weather outlook.
Sunday's forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 pm, with the chance of precipitation at 60 percent. Following into Sunday night, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, carrying over to a 50 percent chance on Labor Day itself. Dallasites should brace for mostly cloudy conditions and continual fluctuations in the likelihood of rain.
Into the week, Tuesday offers a 30 percent chance of storms with mostly cloudy skies, and a similar pattern is expected to persist, leading up to an opportunity for clear skies by Friday. "A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" capping off the week on Thursday, boasts a high near 91 and a largely clear night to follow, according to the National Weather Service. Spotter activation for the region has not been deemed necessary at this time, but those with outdoor plans should remain vigilant of the potential for disruptive weather, especially given that after 1 pm, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is on the horizon on Wednesday.
