Dallas residents are advised to prepare for a variety of weather conditions over the coming week, starting with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59 today. South southeast winds will range from 5 to 15 mph, with possible gusts up to 25 mph. The forecast shows an 80 percent chance of precipitation tonight, including a slight chance of showers before 9 pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 9 pm and 3 am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 am. Overnight lows are expected to hover around 49, with similar wind conditions carrying into the night, according to the National Weather Service.
As Saturday rolls in, showers remain likely with the potential for thunderstorms after noon. Despite the cloudy start, conditions are set to improve gradually, becoming mostly sunny by the day's end, and a high nearing 70 degrees is on the horizon. Transitioning from south-southeast to northwest, the wind will maintain its strength, with gusts that could reach up to 25 mph, increasing the chance of precipitation to 70 percent. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are anticipated, but thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
Saturday night’s skies will clear somewhat, giving way to partly cloudy conditions with a mere 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Temperatures are expected to take a noticeable dip, sinking to a low of around 33 degrees. The northern winds sustain their presence, blowing around 15 mph and occasionally gusting up to 25 mph. The cooler weather continues into Sunday, with partly sunny skies and high temperatures peaking near 45, accompanied by active northern winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts that may reach 20 mph.
Looking ahead to Monday, clouds will once again overshadow the region, with a subtle 20 percent chance of showers. Daytime highs aren't expected to surpass 43 degrees, under the influence of a gentle east-northeast wind around 5 mph. Monday night’s forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures potentially plunging to around 30. The north-northwest wind will persist, though slightly less forceful at around 5 mph. By Tuesday, the sun is anticipated to reclaim the sky, driving the high near 49 degrees, while the north northwest wind is slated to swing south southeast in the afternoon.
The weather's brief reprieve from precipitation won't last long. Wednesday ushers in mostly sunny conditions with a high near 61, but by nightfall, a 20 percent chance of showers may loom over the city. Overnight, the low will settle near 43 under increasingly cloudy skies. Thursday's forecast similarly includes a 20 percent chance of showers amid partly sunny weather, with daytime highs expected to hit near 56 degrees.
