Texas — A warm, muggy dawn hangs over the Metroplex as faint clouds drift through the glow of city lights. Pavement feels slightly damp, and the air carries a late-November heaviness that hints at bigger changes approaching Fort Worth during the first major Thanksgiving travel push of the season.
Residents heading out early should be ready for shifting skies and fast-changing conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. South winds strengthen through the morning, and drivers on I-35, I-20, and Loop 820 may encounter brief haze and light dust as gusts climb. Travelers should secure loose items outside and plan extra time during the afternoon commute.
Today stays quiet and warm. Sunshine pushes highs into the upper-80s, giving North Texas a brief late-fall flare before the pattern flips. Models hint at a Winter Tease—not with cold air yet, but with the kind of sharp transition that often leads to stronger storm potential. Moisture builds tonight as Gulf air surges north.
Tuesday turns hot again near 87°, though clouds increase after midday. Winds stay steady from the south, and to be fair, travel interruptions remain minor until late evening. Still, residents should watch for sudden gusts that can push high-profile vehicles along exposed stretches of I-35W.
Wednesday brings the real change. A developing disturbance pushes into the region, sparking showers and a few thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Heavy rain is possible. Any stronger storms could produce brief downpours and slow traffic near DFW Airport and Meacham. Roads may become slick shortly before the evening travel surge.
Wednesday night carries a 70% rain chance, with some storms producing locally heavy totals. Thanksgiving travelers should monitor updates, especially those driving east toward Dallas or south toward Waco.
Late-week weather steadies as rain tapers Thursday night, giving the region a calmer and warmer weekend with highs near the mid-70s.
