Dallas is waking up to clear skies and a cool start, with temperatures sitting near 52°F at 5:35 a.m. CDT today. That chill will not last. By mid to late afternoon, highs are expected to rocket into the low 80s as warmer air pours in from the south. South winds will strengthen through the day, and conditions are expected to stay dry through Monday, offering a short but solid window for outdoor plans before storm chances return later in the week.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southerly winds are forecast to ramp up to around 5-15 mph this afternoon, with gusts that could hit 25 mph in more exposed spots. Drivers may notice the strongest crosswinds on bridges and elevated roadways. Winds should ease somewhat overnight, then crank back up on Monday, when gusts up to 30 mph are possible. These details on the warmup and wind pattern come from the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Where This Fits
This stretch of warm, windy, and mostly quiet weather is essentially the calm before the next round of unsettled conditions. A broader pattern shift is on the way, one that will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms starting late Tuesday.
Late-Week Storm Chance
Before the pattern turns stormy again, temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s tomorrow and Tuesday. After that, rain and scattered thunderstorms are likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with on-and-off storm chances lingering through the weekend. A few storms could become strong to marginally severe, with the higher risk mainly near and north of I-20 and west of I-35. The National Weather Service Fort Worth is urging residents to keep an eye on updated forecasts early next week as the timing and intensity of these storms become clearer.
