Dallas started this morning under clear skies and a warm early-morning low near 72°F, but the cool feel will not last long. Temperatures are set to jump into the low 90s, with an afternoon high near 91°F and a stiff south breeze making the ride home both hot and windy.
Afternoon Winds Crank Up
By this afternoon, south winds around 10 to 15 mph are expected, with gusts that could reach up to 30 mph and sustained south winds near 15 mph lingering into the evening. Those stronger gusts might nudge lighter patio furniture around and will add to the uncomfortable feel of the heat. For the latest wind details and full forecast, check the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Slight Chance Tonight, Better Rain Odds Sunday
There is a slight chance for showers and an isolated thunderstorm between 10:00 p.m. tonight and 1:00 a.m. tomorrow, although most of the area is expected to stay dry. Tomorrow should be mostly sunny and hot again, with another high near 91°F, before rain chances pick up next Sunday, and continue into the middle of next week. According to the forecast discussion, widespread severe weather is not expected, but a few storms from Sunday through Tuesday could still produce hail or damaging winds.
How To Plan
Expect hot afternoons in the low 90s and breezy to gusty evenings, so drink plenty of water, cut back on strenuous outdoor plans during the middle of the day, and secure or bring inside any loose outdoor furniture. If you have weekend events, keep a backup plan ready to move things indoors from Sunday into next week in case storms pop up.
No watches or warnings are in place this morning, and storm spotter activation is not anticipated for now, although that could change as rain chances increase late in the weekend. For updates, check the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
