Dallas woke up under a gray, muggy sky today, with temperatures parked near 70°F and humidity already creeping up ahead of a frontal boundary. A few showers could pop up this morning, but forecasters are much more concerned about a stronger round of storms later today that may pack hail and damaging winds. Keep your afternoon and evening plans flexible and be ready to pivot indoors if storms fire.
Timing And Threat
Scattered showers are possible through late morning, but the main severe window is expected from mid-afternoon through mid-evening today. According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, some storms could produce very large hail and damaging straight-line winds, with the strongest activity tonight capable of dropping 1 to 2 inches of rain in spots and boosting the risk for localized flooding.
In a few isolated corridors, organized bowing segments could drive damaging wind gusts over 75 mph. This is not the kind of setup to shrug off as just another spring shower; treat any thunderstorm this afternoon and evening as potentially dangerous and stay alert for warnings.
What To Expect
The most disruptive weather is likely to overlap with the afternoon and evening commute, when heavy rain, hail and strong gusts can quickly cut visibility and create slick, hazardous roads. Outdoor events and park plans are squarely in the risk zone, so move activities inside if storms approach, and skip sheltering under trees when the wind kicks up.
Expect pockets of intense downpours that can overwhelm storm drains and lead to quick flooding in low-lying spots or areas with poor drainage. Even a short burst of heavy rain could cause problems in the usual trouble spots.
Earlier Coverage
Forecast guidance has been steadily hinting at a more organized severe threat since earlier in the week, and today’s update turns up the urgency for the evening hours.
Safety Notes
Storm spotter activation may be requested and local warnings are on the table. If you encounter life-threatening weather, move into a sturdy building away from windows and report hazardous conditions to authorities when it is safe to do so. Keep up with official updates, consider delaying nonessential trips during the peak threat, and make sure your phone is charged so you can receive tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts throughout the afternoon and evening.
