Dallas is starting the day cloudy, humid, and already steamy, sitting near 81°F with south-southeast winds gusting close to 25 mph. A cold front is on track to push into North Texas today, dragging a line of showers and thunderstorms that should be most active from late morning into the afternoon. Some storms could go severe, packing damaging winds and hail.
When Storms Arrive
Showers and scattered thunderstorms may fire up as early as mid-morning, with the highest coverage expected roughly between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The National Weather Service Fort Worth pegs the chance of rain Tuesday at 90% and says new rainfall amounts of about three-quarters to one inch are possible across the Metroplex, with heavier pockets south and southeast of the city, according to National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Impacts And Safety Tips
Quick-hitting downpours, brief hail, and gusty winds could knock around unsecured outdoor items and make for tricky driving, with slick roads and reduced visibility. Some forecast guidance is hinting at gusts up to 30 to 35 mph, and local outlets are already advising commuters to build in extra travel time, as reported by Dallas Morning News.
What To Expect This Week
The front is expected to stall tonight, keeping daily chances for scattered showers and storms in the mix through the rest of the week. Thursday looks especially soggy, with forecasters calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain across much of North Texas and up to 5 inches possible in parts of the southern counties. That pattern bumps up the risk of localized flooding later in the week, so it is worth keeping an eye on updates and any flash-flood statements if heavy cells repeatedly track over the same areas, according to National Weather Service Fort Worth.
How We're Covering It
This article updates our earlier coverage of the midweek storm setup and what changed overnight. We will post new alerts if watches or warnings are issued and will update this page with live details as storms move through. For more background on how this all developed, see our earlier breakdown of the midweek storm threat.
