Texas – Dawn breaks with a warm, uneasy stillness across Fort Worth as thick clouds slide over the city and the first rumble of distant thunder echoes across the fields west of I-35W. Pavement carries a faint sheen from humid air, and the early light feels heavy, hinting at the storms building along the Red River. Thanksgiving travel has begun, and the region’s volatile pattern demands careful timing.
According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth office, scattered showers and thunderstorms expand across the Metroplex today, especially during the mid- to late-afternoon period. Some cells could produce brief heavy rain, reducing speeds on I-20, I-30, and I-820. Travelers should charge devices, avoid low-water crossings, and plan flexible routes in case storms pulse near the evening rush.
According to meteorologists, moisture surges north through Thursday as another disturbance sweeps across North Texas. Thunderstorms remain likely, with gusty winds possible near stronger cells. Rainfall totals stay uneven, but localized pockets could see enough accumulation to slow airport operations at DFW and Meacham. Models hint at a subtle “Winter Tease” as cooler air lingers to the northwest, though temperatures in Fort Worth stay well above any snow or ice risk.
According to transportation officials, Friday marks a turning point as drier air returns and skies brighten. Highs settle into the upper 70s with a light northwest wind. This window favors safer regional travel and offers a chance to reset plans before the heaviest Thanksgiving surge begins Sunday and Monday. Shoppers, decorators, and families driving long distances should use Friday and Saturday for smoother movement across the Metroplex.
For now, the region sits under shifting clouds, warm breezes, and a storm pattern that demands attention. North Texas enters Thanksgiving week with weather that can change quickly.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Worth, TX:
Sat: 83/69 – Partly sunny; storm chance late.
Sun: 75/61 – Showers; breezy.
Mon: 77/63 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Tue: 67/40 – Showers early; cooler.
Wed: 80/50 – Mostly sunny; ideal travel.
