DFW Weather Forecast: End of Summer Heat, Spotty Showers, and Incoming Cooldown

Current Conditions and Tonight's Forecast

• 🌡️ Dallas is currently 86 degrees with calm conditions, while downtown Dallas is 83 degrees. The day's high reached 96 degrees, nearing the record of 99 set in 1997.
• 💨 Winds are light, from the south-southwest at 3-6 mph. Pollen levels for ragweed and chennipods remain high, with elm moderate and fungus low.
• 🌃 Tonight will be mostly clear and calm across North Texas, with low temperatures ranging from the low 70s in the Metroplex to the high 60s in some outlying areas.

Thursday's Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Mornings will start clear and calm, but afternoons will warm up, with a 10% chance of scattered thunderstorms similar to today.
• ⚡ These storms are expected to fizzle out as the sun sets, bringing only brief heavy rain or isolated showers.
• 🌡️ High temperatures on Thursday will be in the 90s, with Dallas reaching 95 degrees and Fort Worth 94 degrees. Areas along the Red River may see highs in the mid-80s due to a frontal boundary.

Weekend and Early Next Week Forecast

• 🌧️ Rain coverage increases slightly on Friday to 30%, with coverage dropping back to 10% for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain above normal through Monday, with highs in the 90s this week and transitioning to the 80s next week.
• 📉 A cooldown is expected by Tuesday, with temperatures dropping to 82 degrees, and remaining in the 80s through the following Wednesday.
• ⚠️ No severe weather is expected at this time.