Residents in Dallas and surrounding counties are facing a turbulent weather week ahead, according to the National Weather Service. Today, there's a 30 percent chance of rain beginning in the afternoon with possible showers and thunderstorms through the evening; gusts could potentially reach as high as 35 mph, bringing up to half an inch of rainfall.
The situation is set to escalate tonight as there's a 70 percent likelihood of showers and possibly even a thunderstorm before midnight continuing after, the southeast wind intensifies, some residents may face a restless night as they brace themselves for severe weather that includes the possibility of damaging winds and even a few tornadoes, a reality underscored by the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early this morning. This afternoon's hazards will also include lightning, according to the same source.
Monday morning is expected to continue in a similar vein with storm conditions that may include severe weather threats such as damaging winds and quick tornadoes, however, these are forecasted to subside by afternoon. The rest of the week's post-storms seem to promise calmer skies with sunny days and clear nights through to the next weekend; temperatures are dipping into the comfortable mid-40s to low 70s range.
While the severity of the storms requires attention, "Limited spotter activation may be requested prior to sunrise Monday west of I-35," according to the National Weather Service indicating some organizational response is already in motion aiming to mitigate the impact as they monitor the weather progression, residents in the affected areas should stay informed and prepared for the changing conditions.
