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Texas Weather Alert: Dallas, TX Hits 78° Wednesday, Nov 7-11
Dallas, TX — A cool November morning is giving way to a remarkable warmup across Nor…
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-07T10:05:55.813Z
Dallas, TX — A cool November morning is giving way to a remarkable warmup across North Texas. Temperatures could climb from 53 degrees early Saturday to nearly 80 degrees by Veterans Day.
The changing weather brings a 25 degree difference between Saturday morning's reading and Wednesday's expected afternoon high. Sunshine will dominate much of the period, although a brief rain chance remains in the outlook.
According to the National Weather Service, Dallas Love Field reported 53 degrees early Saturday, with mostly cloudy skies and light north winds.
Saturday afternoon temperatures should reach 69 degrees, with a chance of sprinkles before 9 a.m. Sunshine will gradually break through the clouds.
Sunday Through Tuesday: North Texas Warms Up Sunday brings partly sunny skies and temperatures near 71 degrees. Light winds should make outdoor activities comfortable across Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding communities.
Monday continues the warming trend, reaching approximately 72 degrees under partly sunny skies.
However, meteorologists are tracking a slight chance of rain Monday evening. The National Weather Service places precipitation chances near 20%.
Drivers using I 35E, I 30 and I 635 should monitor changing pavement conditions if showers develop.
By Tuesday, sunshine returns with afternoon temperatures reaching 75 degrees.
Wednesday Could Bring 78 Degree November Warmth Veterans Day could deliver the warmest afternoon of the five day period.
Dallas temperatures are expected to reach 78 degrees, making Wednesday particularly favorable for outdoor ceremonies, neighborhood gatherings and fall yard cleanup.
For residents accustomed to November's colder mornings, the afternoon warmth may feel more like early autumn.
The dry stretch also offers homeowners time to clear fallen leaves and secure outdoor decorations before future weather systems arrive.
Southern Texas Flood Threat: What About Dallas? The Weather Prediction Center is tracking potentially heavy rainfall across southern Texas from Sunday into early Monday.
Some southern areas could receive several inches of rain, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall highlighted by federal forecasters.
However, that threat is geographically separate from Dallas–Fort Worth.
The supplied North Texas outlook does not indicate widespread flooding, severe thunderstorms or tornadoes through Wednesday.
Looking farther ahead, colder weather remains possible as Thanksgiving approaches. However, no specific snowstorm or freezing event is established for Dallas in this outlook.
Residents should continue monitoring updated weather information as November progresses.