Dallas residents can anticipate a mixed bag of weather this week, starting with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms today. With a 40 percent chance of rain mainly after 4 p.m., the city is expected to experience partly sunny skies, a high near 93 degrees, and heat index values climbing as high as 102. The forecast, which came in after midnight, suggests the presence of a south-southwest wind moving at a speed of 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The chances of rain diminish slightly tonight, dropping to 30 percent, mainly before 7 p.m. Under a veil of partly cloudy skies, temperatures are slated to cool down to a comfortable 76 degrees. The south wind, persisting at a gentle 5 to 10 mph, is scheduled to accompany locals throughout the evening.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Tuesday is predicted to greet Dallasites with mostly sunny skies and even higher temperatures. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service forecast a high near 95 degrees and anticipate the heat index might tip the scales at a sweltering 105 degrees. The wind pattern continues, the south-southwest breeze blowing steadily at 5 to 10 mph through the night, which ought to remain partly cloudy with lows hovering around 76 degrees.
As the week progresses, temperatures show little sign of retreat. The National Weather Service reports that Wednesday will shine bright with sunny conditions and a soaring high near 95 degrees. Wind gusts could reach as high as 20 mph despite a consistent south wind averaging 5 to 10 mph. After the sun sets, expect a starry view with mostly clear skies and a balmy low around 76 degrees.
The thermometer is likely to climb higher as the week continues, peaking on Sunday. Dallas will bask in a stretch of sun-drenched days from Thursday, with a high near 97 degrees, to Sunday, marked by a high of 99 degrees and described as "mostly sunny and hot." The evenings promise little reprieve with temperatures still warm in the mid-70s and skies alternating from mostly clear to partly cloudy. The National Weather Service advises locals to prepare for these hot conditions, staying hydrated and out of the sun's zenith when possible.
