DFW Weather: Heavy Rain Expected Thursday, Record Highs Possible

Widespread Rain and Thunderstorms

• 🌧️ Thursday is designated as a WFA Weather Alert Day due to expected widespread scattered showers and thunderstorms.
• ⚡ While severe weather is not the primary concern, isolated strong storms with gusty winds and lightning are possible.
• 💧 The main concern is the rainfall accumulation, with 1 to 3 inches anticipated across North Texas, potentially higher near the Red River.

Forecast Progression

• ☁️ Clouds will increase overnight Wednesday, with a low chance of rain (20%) during the day.
• ☔ Rain coverage and intensity are expected to pick up Wednesday night into Thursday morning, affecting areas like Fort Worth and Dallas by 7 AM Thursday.
• ⏳ By midday Thursday, most of the Metroplex and western areas will experience rain, with activity slowly shifting east by late afternoon/early evening.
• 💨 Most rain should clear out by Friday morning, leaving behind clouds but a dry day.

Temperature Outlook

• 🔥 Record high temperatures are possible for tomorrow (Wednesday), reaching the mid-80s, which is above the normal high of 66.
• 🌡️ Wednesday will see temperatures drop slightly into the low 80s due to increased cloud cover.
• 💨 Thursday's temperatures will be around 70 degrees, 5 degrees above normal.
• ❄️ By Friday, temperatures will be in the low 70s, dropping into the 60s over the weekend.
• 🦃 Thanksgiving Day is currently forecast to be in the mid-60s and dry, with mostly cloudy skies.