Dallas is waking up mostly cloudy and muggy this morning, with temperatures hanging in the mid‑60s and a low gray ceiling dropping ahead of an incoming system. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to build through the day, with the main line arriving around midday and lingering into the evening. A few storms could pack some punch, with hail, damaging gusts and a low tornado threat south of I‑20 and east of I‑35.
Showers And Timing
Rain coverage should ramp up after sunrise and turn widespread by midday, as a broken line of showers and thunderstorms pushes through the I‑35 corridor before sliding east across the metro this afternoon and evening. Most spots are forecast to pick up about 0.5–1.5 inches of rain through late Saturday night, with some narrow bands possibly topping 2 inches and briefly triggering urban or roadway flooding issues. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a slight risk for parts of Texas tonight, so isolated hail and damaging wind reports are on the table. Keep an eye on local watches and warnings, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
From midday into the evening, plan on a wetter, slower commute as heavy downpours briefly cut visibility and turn roads slick. South‑southwest winds will run around 5–10 mph with gusts near 20 mph ahead of the main line, then flip to west‑northwest tonight. Sunday looks breezy, with gusts up to around 25 mph in spots. If you have outdoor plans this afternoon or evening, move them inside or have a solid backup, and steer clear of standing water.
After The Storm
Most of the rain should clear out by early Sunday, leaving a breezy, cooler day with highs in the mid‑60s. Looking ahead, forecasts trend much warmer and drier next week, with highs climbing into the 70s and low 80s and an elevated fire‑weather concern by mid‑week for areas west of I‑35 as humidity drops.
