Dallas rolled into this morning under muggy, partly cloudy skies after a noisy round of overnight thunderstorms. Temperatures are hovering near 72°F with dew points around 70°F, leaving the air heavy and many streets still slick. A Flood Watch remains in effect through 4:00 PM CDT for much of western North Texas as slow-moving storms threaten to dump more heavy rain into low-lying spots. Today’s high is forecast near 89°F, with the heat index expected to climb into the 100 to 103°F range by this afternoon.
The Fort Worth National Weather Service says widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely across the watch area, with localized pockets seeing as much as 6 to 8 inches where storms repeatedly track over the same locations. The heaviest rain fell overnight into Sunday morning, and any additional downpours will fall on already saturated ground.
What To Expect Today
Showers and thunderstorms are most likely early in the day, then fade to more scattered activity by midafternoon. The forecast keeps storm chances high this morning, with lower odds later on as the atmosphere gradually stabilizes. South winds of 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, are possible. Any additional rainfall today is expected to range from just a few tenths of an inch to around three-quarters of an inch in some locations.
Drivers should plan for slow commutes in spots where water tends to collect, and it is still the classic rule on a day like this: do not try to drive through flooded roadways, even if the water looks shallow.
Heat Returns Midweek
Once the upper low finally moves on, a ridge builds in and flips the switch to a drier, hotter pattern from tomorrow through late week. High temperatures climb into the low to mid 90s, then push into the upper 90s to around 100°F by Thursday, with heat index values at or above 100°F each afternoon.
Standard summer heat precautions will be the order of the day, including staying hydrated and checking on neighbors without air conditioning. For more on how this soggy setup evolves into a full-on heat pattern, see Hoodline.
