Dallas is waking up cloudy, muggy, and a little on the sticky side this morning with temperatures hanging in the upper 60s to low 70s at area observing sites. South winds are already running around 15 mph and are expected to crank up through the day, pushing afternoon highs into the upper 80s, near 89°F by late day. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms kicks in after 4 p.m., mainly through the late afternoon and evening hours.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
By this afternoon, look for south-southwest winds near 15 mph with gusts that could punch up to about 30 mph. Patios, tents, and high-profile vehicles will feel the brunt of it, so expect a blustery feel. That stiff breeze is tied to a slow-moving cold front dropping into North Texas by mid to late afternoon before it settles south tonight. Forecasters are urging folks to secure loose outdoor items and take it easy during the evening commute, according to NWS Fort Worth.
Slight Storm Chance This Evening
The incoming front will serve as the trigger for isolated to scattered storms after 4 p.m., with the best odds east and northeast of the Metroplex and overall rain chances running around 20–22%. Any storm that manages to get going could toss out hail and damaging winds, but the threat is conditional, and forecasters are not expecting widespread severe weather. Most activity should wind down after sunset, with winds shifting to the north and lows dipping into the mid 60s to lower 70s overnight.
Commuters and Outdoor Plans
If you have outdoor plans this afternoon or evening, it is a good idea to have an indoor backup in your back pocket and to secure loose items now, since gusts may cause scattered issues during the evening drive. Low morning stratus may briefly lower ceilings at Love Field and DFW, but should lift by mid-morning, while those later gusts and the small storm risk could clip some evening events. For background on how yesterday’s conditions set the table for today, check out our gusty Monday setup.
Looking Ahead
The workweek looks to wrap up on a cooler, mostly dry note Thursday and Friday, with highs backing off into the upper 60s and low 70s before rebounding into the upper 80s and 90s this weekend. If you are planning to be outside over the weekend, keep an eye on local forecasts and alerts, as the pattern may turn more active again by late Sunday into early next week.
