DFW Weather Forecast: Warming Trend, First 90° Day, and Rain Chances

Today's Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Expect a dry, sunny, and warm day locally, feeling quite comfortable.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will reach the low 80s, a significant warm-up after storms move out.

Approaching Heat and Early Summer Conditions

• 🔥 The first 90° day of the year is anticipated this week, likely on Tuesday.
• 📈 This is considered early, as typically the first 90° day occurs in mid to late April.
• 💨 Temperatures will be about 20 degrees warmer than normal.

Rain and Thunderstorm Forecast

• 🌧️ A first round of rain is possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with isolated thunderstorms around midnight.
• ⛈️ Scattered showers are expected Wednesday morning, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9 AM and midday for northeastern counties.
• ⚠️ The threat for severe weather is low, but not zero, especially in the springtime.

Second Rain Event and Rainfall Totals

• ⚡ A second round of rain is forecast for Friday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms along I-35.
• 📊 Rainfall coverage on Friday is expected to be higher than on Wednesday.
• 💧 Between now and the end of the week, 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are possible, with most occurring on Friday.

Extended Forecast

• 🌡️ Highs will be in the 80s today, reaching the 90s on Tuesday.
• 🌦️ Rain chances continue through Wednesday and Friday, potentially lingering into Saturday morning.
• 🌤️ Temperatures are expected to return to the 70s for the remainder of the week after Tuesday's heat.