Dallas is getting a picture-perfect day today before the atmosphere flips the script later this week. It is a cool, clear morning with patchy fog hanging around some low-lying neighborhoods, and temperatures in the mid-40s are set to climb into the low 70s by afternoon. Sunshine should break through by late morning and help push highs near 74°F, giving North Texans a prime window for errands, parks, and patio time. The calm pattern does not last long, though, with showers developing on Tuesday and a more organized line of thunderstorms expected late Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Some of those storms could pack damaging winds and hail in stronger cells, particularly west of central Dallas.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy fog is possible before 10 a.m., mainly in low spots and near creeks, before skies clear to mostly sunny with light north to northeast winds. By tonight, the wind flips back out of the south, ushering in milder air and keeping lows in the upper 50s to around 60°F. The National Weather Service Fort Worth is calling for a similar setup and timing in its morning discussion.
Storms Late Tuesday Into Wednesday
On Tuesday, showers start to increase ahead of a front arriving from the Pacific. The main event holds off until late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, when storms are expected to organize into a line. The greatest severe threat, including damaging straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes, looks most likely west of Highway 281, with gusts to around 30 mph possible inside the stronger cells. Heavy but brief downpours could trigger localized flooding, although the system is forecast to move fairly quickly across North Texas.
Plan Ahead
If you have Tuesday evening plans, it is a good idea to sketch out an indoor backup and allow extra time for any overnight travel once storms get going. Tie down or bring in loose patio furniture and make sure your phone is charged so you can receive any watches or warnings that may be issued.
What Comes After
The front should clear to the east by around Wednesday midday, leaving behind drier, seasonable weather for Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s. A warming trend returns Friday into next weekend, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 70s to low 80s. Keep an eye on updated forecasts through Tuesday afternoon, since conditions can change quickly once storms begin to develop.
