DFW Weather: Record Highs, Mid-Week Rain, and Late November Cold Snap

Record Warm Temperatures Persist

• 🌡️ Record highs are expected to start the week in North Texas, with temperatures reaching 87°F on Monday, potentially tying a record from 2013.
• ☀️ Monday will be mostly sunny and windy, drawing in warmth, with calm winds and clear skies tonight leading to pleasant, warmer-than-expected temperatures.
• 📈 Tuesday will also see above-normal temperatures, with a forecast high of 84°F, close to the record of 83°F set in 1973.

Increasing Rain Chances Mid-Week

• ☁️ Clouds are expected to increase on Wednesday, keeping temperatures in the low 80s, with a 20% chance of rain.
• 🌧️ Rain chances increase significantly Wednesday night into Thursday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms anticipated.
• 💧 Total rainfall between Wednesday and Sunday is expected to be between one to three inches, with most of it falling on Thursday.

Potential for Severe Weather and Weekend Outlook

• ⚠️ The timing and widespread nature of the rain may limit instability, keeping the severe weather potential low.
• ⚡ However, some heavy rain is still possible within the Thursday storms.
• 🌦️ The weekend forecast is uncertain, with a low chance of rain mainly south of the metroplex, and it does not look like a washout.

Approaching Cold Snap

• 🥶 Global models suggest a significant cold weather pattern is likely to move in toward the end of November, potentially by Black Friday or shortly after.
• 📉 This cold snap could bring highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s, a stark contrast to the current 80s and near 90s.
• ❄️ This change is expected as December approaches, marking a return to more seasonable winter temperatures.