Dallas started off cloudy and muggy yesterday, with temperatures sitting in the mid 70s at daybreak. The metro is on track for a hot afternoon, with highs near 92°F, and south southwest winds around 10 mph that could gust up to 25 mph. No watches or warnings are in effect this morning, but the setup turns more active on Tuesday.
Afternoon Heat And Early Week Storm Threat
The hottest stretch arrives this afternoon as temperatures climb into the low 90s, with inland neighborhoods most likely to feel the peak heat. A more serious threat moves in tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, "some of the storms could be severe," with about a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and new rainfall amounts of roughly a half inch to three-quarters of an inch possible. The pattern then shifts toward more widespread showers and heavier rain late Thursday into Friday, which could bring localized downpours and spotty flooding.
What To Know For Your Commute And Events
Plan outdoor time for the morning or evening if you can, and keep water handy, since the most intense heat will hit in the mid to late afternoon. Gusty southerly winds could jostle unsecured items and make highway travel uncomfortable for high-profile vehicles, and thunderstorm-related delays are possible Tuesday and again late in the week. For more background on this active spring setup, see how storms lined up for a steamy, wind-whipped weekend earlier this month.
