Dallas residents are bracing for severe weather as the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch and predicts a tumultuous end to the week. According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, today may bring showers along with a possible thunderstorm before 1 pm, with more showers and isolated thunderstorms possible between 1 pm and 4 pm. The weather has the potential to quickly turn severe, with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could come along with the thunderstorms.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, evolving into more certain showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 am. While the winds are expected to remain relatively calm at around five mph, switching from north to east-northeast after midnight, residents should be prepared for a 60% chance of rain, with additional new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch outside of thunderstorms. The severe thunderstorm watch outlined by the Storm Prediction Center is in effect until 8 am CDT for Dallas and numerous surrounding Texas counties, signaling that conditions are ripe for potentially damaging wind gusts, large hail, and frequent lightning.
Looking ahead to Friday, showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecasted, with the storms again capable of becoming severe. Meteorologists confidently predict a 100% chance of precipitation, and the city could see an increased rainfall amount between a half and three quarters of an inch. As the day progresses, northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph will become southwest and could gust as high as 20 mph.
The inclement weather isn't expected to let up as the weekend approaches. Friday night also carries a 100% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches likely. The storms should start to subside by Saturday night, with forecasts showing only a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 am and winds coming down to a northwest breeze of around 15 mph. Sunday's weather looks more forgiving, with partly sunny skies and a high near 59 degrees, while Monday aims to provide a sunny respite from the storms with a high near 69 degrees. Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest weather conditions and to prepare to seek shelter should the situation turn hazardous.
