Dallas rolled out of bed today, into a blanket of mostly cloudy, sticky air, with temperatures near 79°F and dew points hanging in the low 70s. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are on tap through the afternoon and into tonight, and any slow-moving storm could dump heavy rain over a small area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of North Texas through this evening, so be ready for brief downpours and pockets of standing water on streets and in low spots.
Flood Watch And Flash Flood Risk
The Flood Watch is key for communities along and south of U.S. Highway 84 that are primed for repeated heavy downpours and quick, localized flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. Forecasters say the air mass is very moist and storms will move at a crawl, raising the odds that a single cell can sit over one spot and drop multiple inches of rain. For specific timing and the full watch area, check the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
What To Expect Today
Afternoon highs should top out near 90°F before easing back into the mid-80s later, with heat index values flirting with the upper 90s during the hottest part of the day. There is roughly a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the best bet for activity from late morning through early evening and locally heavier totals where storms stall. Winds will stay light from the east-southeast at 0 to 10 mph, which means any downpour that pops up can linger and slice visibility during commute times.
Commute And Safety Tips
Plan on giving yourself extra time to get around, and steer clear of low-water crossings. Never drive through standing water; it does not take much for a brief flash flood to stall or strand a vehicle. Head indoors when lightning moves in and be ready for gusty winds that can accompany stronger storms. Hydration is still your friend this week, even during those muggy nights that offer little in the way of real cooling.
Looking Ahead
The unsettled setup should relax later in the week as drier, hotter weather reclaims the area into the weekend, with highs climbing into the mid-to-upper 90s by Saturday and next Sunday.
