DFW Weather: Heavy Rain Timeline & 14-Day Forecast

Thursday's Heavy Rain Timeline

• 🌧️ Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to begin by 3 a.m. Thursday, fueled by climbing humidity and moisture streaming into North Texas.
• ⚠️ Overnight, expect heavy rain at times and potential thunder, though it is not expected to be severe weather.
• 🚗 The morning commute on Thursday will be impacted by widespread showers, so plan for extra travel time.
• ⚡ By Thursday afternoon and evening, another batch of widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop, with a possibility of a couple of strong or severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts.
• 🏡 The heaviest rain is anticipated east of the Metroplex late Thursday night, with the rain ending fairly quickly overnight into Friday.

Weekend and Extended Forecast

• ☀️ Friday and Saturday are expected to be dry and pleasant, with a high of 70°F on Saturday.
• 🌦️ Sunday afternoon and evening will bring the next chance for fairly widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, potentially lingering into Monday morning.
• 🍂 As Thanksgiving approaches, the forecast indicates dry and cooler conditions.

Current Conditions and Outlook

• 🌡️ The current high temperature is 83°F, significantly warmer than the normal high of 65°F for this time of year.
• 💧 Dew points are in the mid-60s, indicating high humidity which is contributing to the current and upcoming rain.
• 📈 The 14-day forecast shows a WFAA weather alert in effect for Thursday due to the expected rain and thunderstorms.