Dallas residents, brace for a slight change in weather as the National Weather Service in Fort Worth predicts a smattering of showers and possible thunderstorms starting this afternoon. Today's skies will be mostly sunny with highs reaching nearly 91 degrees, accompanied by gusty northeast winds traveling at fairly brisk speeds of up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
This evening, the chance of precipitation hovers at 20 percent for Dallas, tapering off before 10 pm as the cold front makes its way through. As noted by the National Weather Service, "There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today. Lightning and heavy rainfall will be the primary concerns." The gusts will decline slightly, to highs of 20 mph, setting the stage for a mostly clear night with the temperatures dipping to around 68 degrees.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday promises sunny skies with daytime highs mellowing slightly to around 85. Northeast winds continue to gust, calming only slightly come nightfall, as temperatures drop to a pleasant 62 degrees. Sunday sustains this trend, bringing sunshine and a high near 84, with light northeast winds to end the day pleasantly at 60 degrees.
As we approach the next work week, NWS Fort Worth alerts that by Wednesday, the odds of rain increase again to 30 percent. The forecast suggests partly sunny conditions with highs in the mid-80s, this pattern carries into Thursday with, a persistent chance of showers and thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service.
The outlook calls for no spotter activation at this time but advises Dallasites to remain attentive to the weather changes through the coming week. As always, sudden spells of inclement weather in Texas beckon a measure of caution and preparedness for rapid shifts in the weather's temperament.
