Dallas, Texas – Drivers across North Texas may face slick roads and reduced visibility as thunderstorms threaten Dallas and surrounding areas through Wednesday night. Gusty winds and heavy downpours could make travel hazardous along I-35, I-30, and I-635 during peak traffic hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, showers and storms are most likely from early Wednesday morning through late evening, with rainfall totals up to half an inch possible. A 60% chance of storms tonight will taper to 40% Wednesday before conditions improve by Thursday.
Dallas Love Field is expected to see a high near 98 today, with heat index values as high as 104 before storms build in. Winds from the south will gust near 20 mph, adding to travel difficulties. North Texas residents should monitor weather alerts, avoid flooded roads, and charge devices in case of power outages.
By Thursday, cooler and drier air pushes in from the northwest, bringing sunshine and calmer winds. Highs will reach the low to mid-80s with low humidity, making for a refreshing shift into the first week of fall. Friday through the weekend looks warm and dry, with highs in the upper 80s and pleasant evenings in the mid-60s.
Storm risks diminish after Wednesday, but forecasters caution more systems could develop next week.
Five Day Forecast for Dallas, Texas
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 98. Heat index 104.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 81.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 83. Breezy northwest winds.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 85. Low around 64.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 87. Calm winds.
