Austin, TX — The air feels calm and crisp across North Texas this morning, the kind of stillness that often signals change. A warm late-fall sun climbs over Fort Worth’s skyline today, but clouds are already gathering to the west, setting the stage for a wet and stormy start to Thanksgiving travel week.
Temperatures rise comfortably into the upper 60s through the weekend, perfect for outdoor plans, tailgates, or early holiday shopping. But as humid Gulf air returns Sunday, moisture builds quickly. By late Sunday night, scattered showers develop, and thunderstorms strengthen across the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area by Monday morning.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth expects widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms Monday, with gusty winds and brief downpours likely along I-35, I-20, and Route 287. Though severe weather isn’t guaranteed, travelers should allow extra time for slick roads and delays at DFW and Meacham airports.
Tuesday brings relief — sunny skies and highs near 70°F — before a mild, tranquil stretch sets in for Thanksgiving Day. Looking ahead, national models hint at a major cold front sweeping east late next week, bringing a sharper drop in temperatures and even heavy snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Five-Day Outlook (Fort Worth, TX):
- Today: Sunny, high 67°F.
- Sunday: Increasing clouds, high 67°F.
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely, high 73°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 70°F.
- Wednesday: Clear, high 68°F.
