Today, Dallas is waking up warm, muggy and already a bit swampy, sitting near 79°F with a dew point around 73°F. It feels sticky before breakfast, and the atmosphere is primed for trouble. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to slide in from the north and grow more widespread through the day, which could throw a wrench into afternoon plans and commutes. Keep an eye on the radar, because some storms could be both heavy and slow-moving.
This Afternoon And Evening
Light showers remain possible between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., but the main show arrives from late morning through the late afternoon and evening as coverage of showers and thunderstorms increases. Highs should top out near 89°F before easing back into the mid-80s later in the day.
The primary concerns are frequent lightning, brief but heavy downpours that could trigger localized street flooding, and isolated wind gusts up to 30–40 mph. Any storm that lingers or repeats over the same area could drop a few tenths to around a half inch of rain in spots, according to NWS Fort Worth.
Tonight And Monday
Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Sunday night, with rain chances around 70% and a low near 71°F. The stronger cells could wring out roughly a quarter to a half inch of rain in localized pockets.
A passing shortwave will keep additional shower chances around Monday morning. Much of the Metroplex can expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 82°F. Plan for wet roads and brief reductions in visibility during any heavier bursts of rain.
Midweek Heat Returns
By Tuesday, drier air starts to move in and highs rebound into the upper 80s. The real heat builds Wednesday and Thursday, when temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 90s and heat index values reach 100–105°F.
South winds will strengthen as well, with gusts up to about 35 mph possible from Wednesday into Thursday. That combination of heat and wind raises concerns for outdoor workers, anyone spending long stretches outside, and pets without reliable shade and water.
Get Ready
If storms are nearby, move outdoor activities inside, slow down on rain-slicked roads, and avoid driving through standing water. Make sure your phone is charged and your radar app is updated in case warnings are issued.
