Today started on a quiet note in Dallas, with a mild, muggy morning and a blanket of low clouds. Those clouds should thin by late morning, setting the stage for a breezy, warm afternoon with highs near 79F and just a slim chance of a stray shower. If you are trying to squeeze in outdoor plans, treat today as the calm before a much more active stretch later this week.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South-southeast winds will increase to around 5 mph, with gusts that could reach 25 mph in exposed areas. Bridges, overpasses, and wide open roadways may feel noticeably gusty. Secure umbrellas and lightweight patio furniture, and expect some tricky crosswinds for high-profile vehicles and cyclists during the evening commute.
Friday Severe Threat And Weekend Flooding
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening could bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, and even a couple of tornadoes, with the higher risk generally north of I-20 toward the Red River. Multiple rounds of storms are expected Saturday as a cold front pushes through. Forecasters are calling for widespread totals near 1 inch of rain and localized amounts up to 3 inches along and south of I-20, which raises the risk of flash flooding in flood-prone spots.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service Fort Worth have more details on timing and potential impacts, and this active pattern was first highlighted in a Hoodline post about the region's stormy turn.
Plan Ahead
If you have outdoor plans this weekend, line up an indoor backup now and steer clear of low-lying roads during any heavy downpours. Charge your phones and devices, secure anything that could blow around on patios or balconies, and allow extra time for travel when storms are in the area. Spotter activation may be requested late Friday into Saturday if storms organize as expected, so do not be surprised to see more weather reports lighting up your feed.
