Dallas woke up to a wall of humidity today, with mostly cloudy skies, muggy air, and temperatures hovering near 70°F. Dew points are parked in the upper 60s, leaving the morning feeling sticky. Skies are expected to break to a partly sunny mix this afternoon, with highs near 85°F. The bigger headline, though, is a round of late-night storms aiming to roll in before dawn Saturday.
Late Night Storms Possible
Forecasters are watching late tonight into early tomorrow as the prime window for thunder. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected roughly between 1–4 a.m., with rain becoming more likely across parts of the Metroplex through the next morning. The National Weather Service Fort Worth says any stronger cells could bring brief heavy downpours and gusty, erratic winds that cut visibility and trigger fast, localized flooding.
Weekend Outlook
The unsettled pattern is set to hang around for Memorial Day weekend, with daily storm chances and daytime highs in the low- to mid-80s. While the threat of severe wind and hail is currently low, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms could still ramp up localized flood concerns. For more on how this has been developing, see the background on the evolving pattern.
Plan For Flooding And Commute Delays
If you are headed out early tomorrow or lining up outdoor Memorial Day plans, leave extra time, keep phones charged, and steer clear of standing water. The National Weather Service Fort Worth continues to urge drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown" and to keep an eye on local alerts, with localized flash flooding remaining the primary concern from these downpours.
