The Dallas area is looking at a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming days, according to the latest forecast. Today, residents can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily before 7 am, setting a cloudy stage with a high peeking near 81 degrees. Winds from the east northeast are expected to blow gently at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the city will face a similar 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after 4 am under mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures slated to hover around a low of 73 degrees. These easterly winds will maintain their pace, staying consistent at 5 to 10 mph.
As the weekend kicks in, the likelihood of precipitation jumps up. Saturday forecasts suggest a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly concentrated between the morning hours of 7 am and 1 pm. "Cloudy, with a high near 83" and an east wind circling 5 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service. Rainfall could accumulate between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though this could escalate during thunderstorms.
The wet weather is sticking around for Saturday night, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. With patches of clouds in the night sky, the temperature will dip modestly to an expected low of 72 degrees, while the wind keeps to a tame 5 mph rhythm from the east northeast – bringing potential for new rainfall amounts in the same range as during the day, outside of thunderstorm activity.
Looking forward to Sunday, there's a 60 percent probability of stormy conditions, primarily before the afternoon. The skies will remain mostly cloudy, as the temperature climbs moderately near 83 degrees, and a mild east northeast wind glides at about 5 mph. Sunday night might give a slight reprieve with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms as it becomes mostly cloudy, and the mercury falls to around 71 degrees. Calm winds are anticipated by evening.
Labor Day itself promises brighter skies, with the forecast signaling "Mostly sunny, with a high near 87" and light northern breezes. This stretch of sunnier weather seems set to continue into the early part of next week. Tuesday's outlook is particularly toasty, with sunny conditions leading to a high of approximately 91 degrees.
