Cloudy and muggy conditions kick off this morning in Dallas, with temperatures near 79°F and a south-southeast breeze already noticeable. Expect the wind to pick up this afternoon, with sustained speeds of 15–20 mph and gusts up to about 35 mph, which will keep the heat index uncomfortable. Most of the day should stay dry, but a stray shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out late this afternoon into the evening.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South-southeast winds will strengthen through the day, with gusts into the 30s that could rattle patio furniture and make driving high-profile vehicles tricky. A surge of low clouds this morning should give way by midday, letting temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. We warned readers about this kind of gusty setup in our update yesterday, as per Hoodline.
Storms Increase Tuesday And Wednesday
A front will push across North Texas tomorrow morning and reach the Dallas–Fort Worth area tomorrow afternoon, bringing a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread storms are likely tomorrow and continue into Wednesday, and some storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rainfall. Model guidance shows 1–5 inches of rain possible over the next seven days across our southeast counties, which could ease drought but raise the risk of localized flooding, and forecasters advise monitoring updates from the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Plan Ahead
Tie down or bring inside lightweight outdoor items, and build extra time into your tomorrow evening commute where storms may be heavy. Keep wireless alerts enabled and move to higher ground if you encounter rapidly rising water, and if warnings are issued, follow instructions from local emergency officials.
