Dallas woke up to a sticky, slow-motion slog today, with light rain sliding across the city and turning the morning drive into a windshield-wiper workout. Dallas Love Field was sitting at about 64°F with very muggy air, while south-southeast winds picked up ahead of the morning rush. Showers will keep roads damp and speeds down through the commute today, before highs climb toward a warm 85°F this afternoon. Gusts could jump into the 20s to 30s mph range, so keep an umbrella handy and tack on a few extra minutes if you are headed out.
What To Expect Through Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to hang around through this morning's commute, with pockets of heavier rain capable of dropping roughly one-half to three-quarters of an inch in spots. South winds around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph, will keep it breezy. Most of the area should see coverage thin out by midday, setting up a warm and humid afternoon.
The main event arrives tomorrow afternoon into Saturday morning, when a larger, more organized system moves in with a higher risk of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Forecasters are watching near-record atmospheric moisture of around 1.8 inches of precipitable water, which can fuel efficient downpours. Some storms in that window could turn strong to severe, with hail and damaging wind gusts possible before a cold front pushes through on Saturday and ushers in cooler air, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth forecast discussion.
How To Plan
Plan on slick roads and slower travel during heavier showers, and ease off the gas when visibility drops. Avoid driving through flooded low-water crossings, where water can rise and move quickly. If you have outdoor plans Friday night or Saturday morning, it is smart to move them inside or at least have a solid backup plan, since heavy downpours and localized flooding could disrupt anything outside.
