Dallas woke up under a gray blanket of low clouds, with morning temps hanging in the upper 40s (around 48°F). The gloom will be short-lived. Sunshine returns by midday and lifts highs into the upper 60s to near 69°F, with light north winds setting up a pretty comfortable midweek afternoon. You will still want a light layer early on, but the afternoon will feel much warmer.
Afternoon Into Thursday
Skies turn mostly sunny this afternoon, with a high near 69°F and north winds around 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, readings drop back into the upper 40s before edging into the 50s late at night as winds swing around from the east to southeast. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to climb to around 76°F. There are no watches or warnings in effect this morning.
Late Friday Into Saturday: Storms Crash The Party
A more organized system arrives late Friday (Feb. 13) into Saturday (Feb. 14), bringing a broad chance of showers and thunderstorms. Showers and storms are likely Friday night and remain a good bet on Saturday, with locally heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches possible and wind gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth Office.
What This Means For Plans
Wet roads and pockets of heavy rain could lead to localized street flooding where storms train or stall, so build in extra travel time and keep phone alerts turned on. If you are banking on outdoor Valentine's Day or weekend plans, think about moving them inside or at least locking in a solid backup plan. Expect a soggy Saturday, and bring rain gear if you stay outside. The forecast discussion also flags a brief low grass-fire threat west of I-35 this afternoon before humidity ticks up later in the day, so skip any open burning.
Earlier Hoodline Forecast
Hoodline published an earlier forecast last Thursday that focused on the midweek warmup; this update shifts attention to the stronger weekend rain and thunderstorm signal. See our midweek warmup for last week's outlook.
Check updated forecasts before heading out Friday night and Saturday, and keep an eye on local officials for any watches or warnings. We will update this space if the forecast changes.
