Dallas residents should be ready for a week mixed with sun and intermittent thunderstorms, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. Today's weather includes a "50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 4pm," with a high nearing 92 degrees, and a shift in wind direction from south to north throughout the morning. Rainfall could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but "higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," according to the forecast on the National Weather Service's website.
As night falls, the chance of rain drops to 20 percent after 1 am, under mostly cloudy skies with lows hovering around 77 degrees. The coming days introduce a rise in temperatures, with Monday's high moving further up near 95 degrees and heat index values that could feel as scorching as 106. The wind remains consistently from the south, giving a minor reprieve from the heat.
Looking forward to Tuesday, Dallas is anticipating sunny skies carrying through to Wednesday, with high temperatures sticking close to the mid-90s. These days, gusts of up to 25 mph could be a common thread, giving locals a reason to secure any loose yard items. The night times are predicted to stay mostly clear, with lows in the upper 70s.
As Juneteenth approaches, the Texas community could see "a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm," all while relishing in mostly sunny conditions and a peak of 96 degrees. South winds at 5 to 10 mph add a gentle touch to an otherwise hot celebration, carrying on into a balmy Thursday evening, with an expected low around 77 degrees, per the National Weather Service.
The rest of the week stays in lockstep with the summer heat Dallas is accustomed to, boasting sunny days and clear nights, leading up to Saturday when the temperature is predicted to be a high near 94 degrees. Dallas locals and visitors should keep an eye on the skies for the sporadic thunderstorm threats and be prepared to stay hydrated during this upcoming surge in summer temperatures.
