Texas – Umbrellas flip in gusty winds across Dallas this morning as gray clouds thicken and showers begin spreading across North Texas. Wet pavement is already developing along I-35E, I-30, and the Dallas North Tollway as the first round of rain pushes through the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase through the day with rain chances near 60 percent. Temperatures climb toward 81 degrees, while south winds strengthen between 15 and 25 mph with gusts approaching 30 mph.
Drivers should expect slick roadways during heavier downpours this afternoon. Traffic could slow across major corridors including I-635, U.S. 75, and I-20. Brief thunderstorms may produce bursts of heavier rain that reduce visibility and cause ponding on low-lying roads.
Showers continue into tonight with rain chances increasing to around 70 percent. Periods of thunder remain possible across Dallas County and surrounding suburbs as humid Gulf air feeds the system.
Rain continues into the weekend as another disturbance moves across North Texas. Saturday brings widespread showers with temperatures falling into the upper 60s by afternoon. Some storms may briefly intensify, especially during the morning hours.
Conditions begin improving Sunday as clouds break for partial sunshine and highs near 71 degrees. Early Sunday morning also brings the seasonal time change as clocks jump ahead at 2 a.m., giving North Texans longer daylight into the evening.
More unsettled spring weather returns early next week. Thunderstorm chances redevelop Monday and Tuesday with temperatures pushing back toward the upper 70s.
Long-range outlooks suggest even warmer air could build across Texas later next week. Some areas may approach early-season heat levels as spring continues strengthening.
Heading out around Dallas today? Expect wet roads and brief downpours during the afternoon commute. What are conditions like where you are?
Five Day Forecast – Dallas, Texas
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High 81°F.
Saturday: Showers and breezy conditions. High 67°F.
Sunday: Slight chance of showers, partly sunny. High 71°F. Clocks spring forward early morning.
Monday: Chance of thunderstorms. High 79°F.
Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely. High 79°F.
