Residents of Dallas and the surrounding North and Central Texas regions can expect to dodge some raindrops today, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. The day's conditions will be partly sunny with a high near 91, accompanied by a north-northeast wind blowing at 5 to 10 miles per hour, and could occasionally gust up to 20 mph. This weather update is according to the National Weather Service.
The chance for rainfall extends into the evening with similar possibilities before 7 p.m., transitioning to partly cloudy skies and a mild low of around 73 degrees. The night's breeze will persist from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Heading into Friday and over the weekend, the pattern shifts slightly to favor more sun. Friday will bring a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms quickly coming after 1 p.m., with sunshine prevailing and temperatures climbing near 93 degrees. The wind is set to pick to sometimes gust as high as 20 mph.
For those planning weekend activities, the weather looks to cooperate with sunny skies and more agreeable temperatures. Saturday is predicted to feature a high near 87, and Sunday follows suit with the same high, but with lighter winds. The nights will cool down to clear conditions and lows dip into the low 60s. By Monday, the sunny trend continues, and temperatures will gradually rise again, with Monday's high reaching near 89 degrees.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service reminds Texans that although the coming days mostly promise clear skies, today and tonight do carry the risk of thunderstorms, specifically across Central and East Texas. While severe weather is not anticipated, "Lightning and heavy rainfall will be the primary hazards." The statement added that the storm activity is expected to end by this evening. Spotter activation will not be necessary at this time, as severe weather is not on the horizon, giving residents one less thing to worry about.
