DFW Weather: Record Rain Today, More Expected This Weekend

Today's Record Rainfall

• 🌧️ North Texas has experienced a record-breaking rainfall day, surpassing the old daily record of 1.34 inches set in 2009.
• 📈 The current rainfall has reached 3.86 inches, also breaking the record for the wettest November day previously set at 3.45 inches in 2015.
• 🎯 The bullseye for the heaviest rain has been across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with specific amounts noted for various cities.
• 🌡️ The temperature in Dallas is currently 64 degrees, with a high of 76 and a low of 64, which is significantly warmer than the normal daytime high of 65.
• 💨 North winds are at 7 miles per hour, and pollen counts for ragweed, juniper, and fungus are low, likely due to the rain.

Current and Near-Term Forecast

• 💧 The rain is mostly moving out of the metroplex, with only an hour or so of light rain remaining.
• ⚡ Heavier rain is currently located to the east of DFW, affecting areas like Bonham, Paris, Commerce, and Greenville, though none of it is severe.
• 🌃 The rain is expected to completely dry out by 9:00 PM tonight.
• 🥶 A cold front will move through around 3:00 AM, with a possibility of a leftover shower.

Weekend and Thanksgiving Week Outlook

• ☀️ Tomorrow is forecast to be a nice, dry day with light winds and a high of 76 degrees.
• 🍂 Saturday will be cooler with a high of 68 degrees.
• ⚠️ Sunday and Monday have been designated as WFA Weather Alert Days due to the expectation of more rain, potentially another 1-2 inches.
• 🚗 The Monday morning commute is predicted to be wet and problematic, coinciding with the start of Thanksgiving travel.
• ✅ After Monday, the weather is expected to dry out, with clear skies and temperatures in the 60s and 70s leading up to and including Thanksgiving Day.