DFW Weather Forecast: Rain Chances and Temperature Swings This Weekend

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be above normal, with a high of 86°F today and a projected 88°F tomorrow, significantly warmer than the normal 79°F.
• ☁️ High, thin clouds will be present for the next several hours, with clearing skies expected overnight.

Saturday Rain and Thunderstorm Potential

• ⚡ Clouds will build in on Saturday ahead of a cold front, bringing a 20-30% chance of scattered rain and a few thunderstorms.
• ⚠️ The highest risk for severe weather, including quarter-sized hail or wind gusts up to 60 mph, is in East Texas (e.g., Paris, Clarksville, Texarkana, northeast of Tyler).
• 🌦️ Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, ranging from a trace to a quarter of an inch, and not widespread.

Temperature Shifts and Drought Conditions

• 📉 Temperatures will briefly drop into the upper 70s and low 80s on Sunday following the cold front.
• 📈 A warm-up is anticipated for Monday with highs back in the upper 80s, followed by another cold front late Monday night.
• 💧 The region is currently running a deficit in rainfall for the month, year, and fall season, with very little rain over the last four weeks.

Extended Forecast

• 📅 The 14-day forecast shows temperature fluctuations, with highs generally in the mid-80s mid-week and a low chance of showers toward the end of next week.
• ☀️ Next weekend is predicted to be nicer than this one, with temperatures around 80°F and 83°F.
• 🎃 Approaching Halloween, temperatures are expected to remain warmer than normal, in the upper 70s, with dry conditions likely.