This morning, a line of thunderstorms rolled east across Dallas, throwing down frequent lightning, gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Observations near Dallas Love Field sat in the mid-60s, around 66°F, with very high humidity, which helped the storms hang together through the pre-dawn hours. Commuters along the I-35 corridor ran into brief downpours and reduced visibility, and localized ponding remains possible in low-lying spots.
Morning Line And Commute Impacts
The storm line cleared most of the metro before sunrise but not before delivering brief wind gusts in the 30 to 35 mph range, plenty of lightning and bursts of heavy rain that could slow the early drive. The National Weather Service Fort Worth highlighted gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall as the primary hazards, with a low-end damaging wind risk in the stronger segments. Drivers are urged to ease up on the gas in heavy rain, give stranded or disabled vehicles extra room and avoid any road that looks flooded.
Earlier Forecast, Updated
Storm chances had been on our radar all week. A Thursday outlook flagged a warm, humid pattern that would favor scattered storms through the weekend. This morning’s line is the first major payoff from that setup in the metro area, and residents should be ready for more scattered cells through the holiday weekend, depending on how daytime heating lines up with leftover boundaries.
Forecast Through Memorial Day
Afternoon highs will land in the low to mid 80s, roughly 84°F today, with showers and thunderstorms likely and rain chances around 70 percent. Most spots should pick up about a tenth to a quarter inch of rain, with isolated higher totals where storms repeatedly track over the same areas. Tomorrow looks somewhat quieter, with only a slight, roughly 20 to 24 percent, chance of late-day storms and highs near 83°F. Memorial Day carries another round of afternoon storm chances, and rain odds increase next Tuesday again into Wednesday as a stronger disturbance moves in, according to NWS Fort Worth.
What To Do
Keep an umbrella or rain jacket close and build in a little extra travel time while morning storms linger. If you see lightning or hear thunder, head indoors and wait at least 30 minutes after the final rumble before going back outside. Steer clear of standing water on the roads, and report any significant flooding or storm damage to local authorities.
