Dallas residents can expect varied weather conditions this week, with a chance of showers followed by a rise in temperature, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 30 percent possibility of rainfall today, mainly before 10 a.m., with the skies then slowly clearing up. The high for today is forecast to be near 86 degrees with a gentle northeast breeze blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the clouds are expected to scatter, leading to a partly cloudy evening with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 73 degrees. The gentle breeze from the northeast is set to continue, keeping the night air in motion. The forthcoming days will see a steady increase in heat, with Thursday promising mostly sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees, the heat index could climb as high as 98 degrees, not a reprieve for those looking to cool down after today's rain.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will bring sunny weather with high temperatures hovering near 92 degrees. Adding to this will be gusts of north-northeast wind that could reach up to 20 mph. This trend of clear skies and ample sunshine is expected to carry over to the weekend as well, with Saturday seeing a high near 88 degrees and continued northeastern winds featuring occasional 20 mph gusts.
The forecast anticipates the night temperatures to take a slight dip, Saturday Night is expected to be clear with a low around 63 degrees, under the vigil of a steady northeast wind. Sunday and Monday are slated to follow the pattern of clear, sunny days with highs of 87 and 90 degrees respectively, heralding a stretch of pleasant, though warm, early autumn weather for outdoor activities. Sunday Night and Monday Night will likely continue the trend of cooler evenings with lows hovering in the low to mid-60s.
As the new week begins, Dallasites can prepare for more sun, as Tuesday's outlook promises sunny skies and an invigorating high of 91 degrees.
