Dallas is waking up to a soggy start today, as light rain spreads across the city and a cold front slides through. Temperatures are hovering around 61°F at Dallas Love Field, and those gusty north winds are already turning the early drive into a blustery one.
Morning Commute: Timing And Impacts
Most of the thunder and heavier showers are expected to roll through before 1 p.m., with the most widespread activity during the mid- to late-morning hours. Rainfall totals should stay on the lighter side, with about a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. North winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust up to 30 mph at times, which may briefly knock down visibility in the heavier downpours.
According to the NWS Fort Worth, a few storms this morning could pack small hail and strong, damaging wind gusts in isolated spots.
Weekend Outlook
Behind the front, the air turns noticeably cooler. Overnight lows will dip into the 40s to around 50, setting up a much milder Sunday with highs near 74 tomorrow. Things quiet down from Sunday into Monday before temperatures rebound into the 80s later in the week, when a few spotty showers or thunderstorms could pop back up by midweek.
How To Plan
Give yourself some extra commute time during heavier showers, ease off the gas on wet roads, and steer clear of any standing water. If you rely on transit, check for last-minute changes before heading out. DART posts service alerts for trains and buses.
Bottom Line
Expect a wet, windy start today, with scattered strong storms possible during the morning commute, then a cooler and drier turn on Sunday. We will pass along any watches or warnings if they are issued.
