Residents of Dallas should keep their raincoats at the ready as the city anticipates a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next week. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly before 10 a.m. Peeks of sunlight are expected, with high temperatures reaching a comfortable 81 degrees. "East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph," says the weather report.
The evening will likely remain mostly cloudy, ushering in lows around 63 degrees and southeast winds flowing at 5 to 10 mph. Transitioning into Thursday, Dallas is expected to see a 50 percent chance of rain post-10 a.m. Cloud cover is set to dominate, and temperatures will top out at around 75 degrees. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible, the report adds, establishing that umbrellas might be necessary for the day.
Thursday night could bring its share of unpredictability, with an 80 percent chance of showers before 10 p.m. followed by potential showers and thunderstorms extending into the early morning hours. The expected low is 61 degrees, while southeast winds could reach speeds of 15 mph, occasionally gusting up to 20 mph. Friday's forecast is almost a mirror image, with continuous showers, possible thunderstorms leading into the afternoon, and an 80 percent chance of precipitation keeping the grounds soaked.
Heading into the weekend, Friday night's odds of rain decrease significantly before 1 a.m., and mostly cloudy skies will hang over the city. Conditions begin to improve by Saturday, with partly sunny skies and highs climbing to an anticipated 85 degrees. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph, the report predicts, hinting at a milder, breezier day. The pleasant weather continues into Sunday, although a slight 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm remains.
The outlook for early next week calls for mostly sunny days, with highs varying from the low 70s to the low 80s. Monday and Tuesday will both see a 20 percent chance of showers, though it might not be enough to dampen the spirits of those enjoying the sunny intervals. As the skies clear up on Sunday night, temperatures are expected to dip to around 51 degrees before rising again at the start of the new week. Dallas inhabitants should stay tuned to updates from the National Weather Service and plan accordingly for the mixed weather ahead.
