This morning, Dallas woke up to Clear skies, cool air, and temperatures in the mid-50s at local observation sites. As the morning wears on and clouds thin out, the city is expected to glide into a very comfortable mid-70s by late afternoon, setting up a pretty ideal pre-weekend day.
Today, forecasts call for a partly sunny day with a high near 76 F and a light north-northeast breeze around 5 mph. Rain chances are essentially a non-issue today, but that quiet streak starts to fade Friday as Gulf moisture creeps back into the picture. A few storms could fire up Friday, with the potential for lightning and small hail, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Afternoon Commute And Plans
For the afternoon drive, conditions should stay dry and comfortable around most of the metro. Some low clouds may hang on south of the city through mid-morning, but that should not cause more than a gloomy backdrop for your coffee run.
If your calendar is packed with outdoor plans over the next few days, you may want a flexible backup. Events from Friday through next Sunday could be interrupted by scattered showers or storms that bubble up with little notice. For more context on the evolving setup, check out yesterday's update on Hoodline: gray-skies start.
Weekend Outlook
Rain makes a return engagement tomorrow as scattered showers and thunderstorms move back into the region and linger through next Sunday. The most widespread activity, still on the modest side, is expected next Sunday afternoon as a cold front pushes through North Texas. Highs should reach near 80 F tomorrow, climb into the mid-80s on Saturday, and top out in the upper 80s next Sunday before a slight cooldown back to the lower 80s early next week.
Most storms look to stay scattered, but any that do pop could bring brief heavy rain, lightning, and isolated hail. In other words, respectable spring storms, not necessarily all-day washouts. Still, it is smart to check for updated forecasts before heading outside, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Plan Ahead
If you are planning to be outdoors between tomorrow and next Sunday, toss a light rain jacket or compact umbrella into your bag, just in case. Travel could slow briefly during heavier downpours, so give yourself a little extra time when storms are nearby.
There are no watches or warnings in effect this morning, but spring in North Texas is nothing if not changeable. Keep an eye on local alerts and be ready to adjust if a storm decides to crash your weekend.
