Texas – Thunder rumbles and rain streaks across Dallas streets this afternoon, with bursts of lightning and gusty winds already disrupting travel.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are spreading across North Texas, with rain chances near 80% and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Storms may intensify at times, producing brief downpours and reduced visibility on major routes including I-35E, I-30, and the Dallas North Tollway.
Drivers across Dallas, Irving, and Grand Prairie should expect slick pavement and ponding water through the afternoon. Plan extra time and avoid sudden braking on wet roads. Lightning remains a concern for outdoor plans, especially through early evening as storms redevelop in waves.
Conditions begin to settle later today, with clouds gradually breaking and temperatures cooling into the upper 40s by late tonight. By Sunday, sunshine returns quickly, pushing highs into the mid-70s with calmer winds and dry conditions.
That break will be brief. Moisture begins to creep back into North Texas late Monday, bringing a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms into early Tuesday. While severe weather is not guaranteed, pockets of heavier rain could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Temperatures stay seasonable, ranging from the low 70s to near 80°F through midweek, offering a mix of spring warmth and passing storm chances.
Five Day Forecast for Dallas, TX:
Saturday: Storms likely, breezy, high near 65°F
Sunday: Sunny, high near 74°F
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 75°F
Tuesday: Slight chance of storms, high near 71°F
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 80°F
