Dallas started today on a calm and comfortable note, with clear skies, temps near 63°F, and sunshine already working on a warm afternoon high close to 81°F. A light south-southeast breeze around 5 to 10 mph will keep it feeling like classic spring in North Texas, just on the sticky side as humidity creeps up. Overnight, temperatures are expected to hold in the mid 60s as rich Gulf moisture continues to flow back into the region.
Afternoon and Tonight
Most of today stays on the quiet side, with plenty of sun and only a stray shower possible. For the vast majority of neighborhoods, it will be dry from lunch through late evening. South-southeast winds remain light at 5 to 10 mph, and the low tonight should settle near 64°F.
Meteorologists at NWS Fort Worth note that low clouds are likely to build in late tonight until tomorrow. Any early morning showers that do develop are expected to focus mainly south of US-84.
Friday Through Sunday
From tomorrow until the weekend, the humidity turns up and so does the risk for showers and storms. tomorrow afternoon brings a chance for scattered thunderstorms, while Sunday is shaping up as the better bet for more widespread activity.
Right now, Sunday carries about a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms across the Metroplex. South winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to around 30 mph in stronger storms. Forecast discussions caution that multiple rounds of storms into next week may deliver strong winds and pockets of localized flooding.
Commute and Events
If you have outdoor plans, treat the weekend forecast as a have a backup plan handy situation. Keep rain gear close, since sudden downpours could quickly soak parks and festival grounds and leave roads slick.
Drivers should avoid plowing through standing water, even on familiar routes, and it is a good idea to secure lightweight outdoor items before the gustier periods move in. Travelers should also budget extra time on the roads and at airports, as bursts of heavy rain and low clouds can slow both highway traffic and flight operations.
What To Watch
Today stays warm and mostly dry, but the odds of thunderstorms tick up tomorrow and look to peak from Sunday into early next week. Keep an eye on updated forecasts and local alerts, since the timing and coverage of storms can shift quickly as each wave develops.
