Today starts murky in Dallas, with patchy fog hanging over parts of the city before sunrise. The gloom will not last long, though. Sunshine takes over by late morning and sends temperatures climbing quickly into the low 80s, with light north to northeast breezes through the afternoon. Some low-lying spots could see reduced visibility until mid-morning, so commuters may want to pad the schedule a bit. Overnight, readings slide back into the low 50s.
Today's Outlook
Forecasters expect the patchy fog to lift before 9 a.m., clearing the way for a bright afternoon and a high near 81°F. North-northeast winds should stay around 5 to 10 mph, keeping conditions dry into the evening, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Fire Weather West Of US-281
The forecast discussion highlights a slightly elevated fire weather concern west of US-281, where vegetation is already on the dry side. Winds are expected to remain modest, which helps keep the overall risk in check, but residents and land managers are still urged to skip open burning and handle grills or debris piles with extra caution. If you live or work west of US-281, make sure to review local rules before lighting anything outdoors.
Weekend Warmup And Next Week
By Friday, a shift to southerly flow nudges highs higher, with the warmup peaking in the mid 80s on Saturday. South-southeast winds could gust around 20 to 25 mph on Sunday. Early next week, a pattern change looks possible: forecasters are watching a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms around Tuesday and Wednesday, along with cooler highs near the upper 60s on Monday. For a closer look at the timing and potential impacts.
