Today, Dallas woke to clear skies and cool air, with Love Field reporting roughly 54°F, comfortable humidity and light southeast breezes. It is shaping up to be a pleasant day, with a high near 74°F and partly sunny skies, so it is a solid window for outdoor errands, dog walks or a long lunch on the patio. That calm pattern should hang on through midweek before humidity and storm chances start to creep back in late in the week.
Rest of the week
Near-normal temperatures and mostly dry weather are on tap through Wednesday, with highs in the mid 70s and overnight lows in the 50s. Southerly winds return tomorrow afternoon and will steadily pull Gulf moisture northward. By Thursday, highs should climb to about 81°F as humidity ticks up.
By Friday, there is a slight chance of afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms, around 20%. Scattered showers become possible Saturday, with the highest odds of showers and thunderstorms arriving Sunday, when the chance of precipitation is around 60%. The exact timing and placement of any stronger storms is still murky. There are no watches or warnings in effect right now, and storm spotter activation is not expected, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Plan ahead
Enjoy the quiet, comfortable stretch while it lasts, but if you are planning outdoor events this weekend, line up an indoor backup, especially for Saturday night into Sunday when storms are most likely. It is also a good time to secure lightweight patio furniture and decorations before winds and humidity ramp up later in the week, and to keep an eye on updated forecasts and radar before heading out.
