Dallas residents can expect a bout of sunshine before a rainy week takes over, according to the latest forecast. While today boasts clear skies with a high near 87 and breezy conditions, southwest wind speeds pushing up to 20 mph, the tranquility is set to pause as we head into midweek. Tonight, folks in the Big D should enjoy mostly clear skies and a temperate 66 degrees, courtesy of a gentle south wind.
However, Wednesday brings a slight shift with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and partly sunny skies, as cited on the National Weather Service's website. The tranquility of the great Texas outdoors will likely be interrupted by occasional showers and thunderstorms starting Wednesday night, when the chance of precipitation jumps to 60 percent. The wet weather pattern seems settled in for the latter half of the week, with a hefty 80 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms forecasted for Thursday. Plan accordingly, as rain could accumulate to half an inch in some areas.
Looking ahead, Thursday night should see the continuation of showers—mostly before midnight and then clearing up later on. The lows will hover around a cooler 60 degrees, transitioning to a pleasant, mostly sunny Friday with a slim 20 percent chance of morning showers. Weekend forecasts hint at mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s, but don't stash away your umbrellas just yet. Late Saturday night, we might get a 20 percent chance of showers, creeping up to a 30 percent chance by Sunday night.
The wet and cooler weather is expected to persist into the start of next week. Monday's forecast points to a 50 percent chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies with a high near 66 degrees, indicating that those South by Southwest winds aren't quite done with us. Although this burst of variable weather might disrupt some outdoor plans, it's a gentle reminder of autumn's unpredictable nature.
