Dallas woke up to thick, muggy clouds today, with temperatures hovering near 75°F and scattered showers already on the radar. A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening, and forecasters warn that the flash-flood threat will return by mid to late morning wherever storms decide to park themselves.
What To Expect Today
On-and-off showers and a few thunderstorms are in play through the early part of the day. Rain is possible before 10 a.m., then again late this morning into early afternoon, although most of the Dallas area is expected to pick up only light totals, generally under one-tenth of an inch. Highs should land near 84°F with a light northeast breeze around 5 mph.
The bigger soaking is more likely across the broader Flood Watch area, where 1 to 3 inches of rain and isolated higher amounts are possible if storms linger. According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, the flash-flood risk will peak this afternoon inside the watch zone.
Morning Commute And Safety
Isolated heavy downpours could slow the morning drive, cutting visibility and creating brief ponding at underpasses and on low-lying streets. Drivers should never attempt to cross a flooded roadway. Turn Around, Don't Drown. Build in some extra time if you are heading out during the wetter windows.
If you have outdoor plans this morning, keep the rain gear close and be ready to move anything weather-sensitive indoors until the storms move on.
Heat Returns Midweek
The soggy start will be short-lived. Temperatures climb tomorrow and then jump sharply by midweek, with highs in the low to upper 90s and heat index values expected to top 100°F on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Servive Fort Worth.
The city is operating Beat the Heat cooling centers. You can find locations via the City of Dallas cooling centers, and for more context, check out Hoodline.
Plan Ahead
Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so keep an eye on updates to watches and warnings through the afternoon. Stay weather-aware, give yourself extra time on wet roads, and look to shift strenuous outdoor work away from the hottest hours as the midweek heat settles in.
