Texas wakes up to damp pavement and a humid breeze across Dallas this morning, and the next 48 hours could turn loud fast. Showers are increasing late this morning, and stronger thunderstorms may fire up by Friday afternoon, bringing gusts near 30 mph and bursts of heavy rain that could slow traffic on I-35E and I-30.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, rain chances climb to 80% by Friday with highs reaching 82 degrees before storms develop. A frontal boundary draped across North Texas will act as a trigger for repeated rounds of showers and possible severe thunderstorms. Some cells may produce hail and damaging wind gusts.
Today stays warm and unsettled, with highs near 79 degrees and spotty downpours. Roads could turn slick during heavier bursts. Plan extra time if you’re heading across the Metroplex this afternoon.
Thursday holds onto the springlike feel with highs near 81. Storms remain possible, especially late day. By Friday, instability increases. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after lunchtime as storms organize west of Dallas and track northeast.
Behind the front, temperatures ease back into the upper 60s and low 70s this weekend. Showers linger into Saturday before gradual clearing Sunday. Early next week trends milder again, and long-range signals point to above-normal warmth building through mid-March.
And don’t forget — clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. We gain nearly 70 minutes of daylight this month alone. Traveling Friday? Let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Dallas, Texas:
Today: High 79, scattered showers developing.
Thursday: High 81, chance of showers and storms.
Friday: High 82, storms likely, 80% chance of rain.
Saturday: High 70, showers likely.
Sunday: High 71, isolated showers, gradual clearing.
