According to the National Weather Service, Dallas residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy and their schedules adaptable as the city prepares for a week punctuated with showers and thunderstorms. The forecast begins with a "chance of drizzle" overnight and the possibility of patchy fog after 9 am on Monday, culminating in a high near 45. East-northeast winds will gently toss at around five mph.
Monday night will visibly amp up the ante, promising showers and a possible rumble of thunderstorms after 3 am. The likelihood of precipitation? A notable 90 percent. Expect a quarter and a half inch of rain, and for the overnight low, hovering around 43 degrees. Residents should prepare to possibly adjust outdoor plans, as the weather isn't looking to grant many pardons.
By Tuesday, showers will persist, meshing with potential thunderstorms between a drizzle-filled morning and noon. Showers are likely to continue afterward. A near 100 percent chance of precipitation means that streets will likely be slick, and visibility may be low due to persistent "patchy fog." The temperature is expected to creep up slightly, with a high near 49, while the north-northeast wind picks up a modest pace at 5 to 10 mph.
Fast forward to Wednesday, and the outlook shows little reprieve as showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecasted to assert themselves before 9 am. After noon, the showers are likely to persist. Temperatures are set to rise, attempting to reach a high near 56, while north-northeast winds are slated to swing northwest, gusting as high as 20 mph in the afternoon. Dallasites should plan to keep their rain gear readily accessible, as the chance of precipitation squarely sits at 60 percent.
The week continues its wet streak with more showers likely on Wednesday night, complemented by mostly cloudy skies and a low around 27. For those longing for a break, a partial reprieve comes Thursday, with a mostly cloudy forecast and a high near 43. By the end of the week, Friday hints at partly sunny skies with a high near 56, though there's a lingering 20 percent chance of showers carrying into the evening.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday's temperatures are expected to blossom to a high near 69, though there'll be a 40 percent chance of showers to temper the warmth. The night maintains a 20 percent chance of rain, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 28. To cap off the week, Sunday promises to bring sunshine with a high near 48. For a detailed weather breakdown, visit the National Weather Service.
