DFW Weather: Rain Forecast and Timeline for North Texas

Rain Potential in North Texas

• 🌧️ Measurable rainfall has not been significant since November 1st, with less than a tenth of an inch recorded.
• 🎯 This upcoming rain is expected to be a soaking rain and is needed due to a rain deficit for the season.
• ⚠️ Thursday is a WFA weather alert day due to the potential for widespread rain, heavy downpours, gusty winds, and thunderstorms with frequent lightning.
• 📈 1 to 2 inches of rain are likely for North Texas through Thursday.

Rain Timeline and Coverage

• ☁️ Scattered showers and cloud cover are present, with the bulk of the rain currently west of North Texas.
• 📅 By 7 PM this evening, more activity is expected along western counties, with rain coverage increasing to 40% overnight.
• 🚗 Tomorrow morning, expect light scattered rain, with pockets of heavy rain possible during commutes and school runs.
• ☔ After midday tomorrow, rain will expand to include the rest of North Texas, with 80% coverage expected by the afternoon commute (5-7 PM).
• 💨 A cold front is expected to arrive around midnight tomorrow night, pushing rain from west to east and clearing the area by Friday morning.

Extended Forecast and Temperature Changes

• 🗓️ Rain is expected to return on Sunday and continue into early next week (Monday, Tuesday).
• 🌊 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible from late weekend into early next week.
• 🦃 A cooler Thanksgiving Day is anticipated, with temperatures in the mid-50s and a drier forecast with a few clouds.
• 📉 The 14-day forecast indicates a cooler trend for all of next week, with today being the warmest day.
• ❄️ Temperatures will drop into the 70s on Thursday and Friday, with cooler, more comfortable temperatures leading up to and following Thanksgiving.