DFW Weather: Record Rainfall, Storm Tracking, and Thanksgiving Forecast

Record Rainfall in North Texas

• 🌧️ North Texas experienced a record-breaking day for rainfall, with DFW picking up 3.67 inches, setting a new daily record and the wettest day ever recorded in November.
• 🎯 The heaviest rainfall was concentrated in the DFW metroplex, with areas like Plano recording 3.79 inches and Fort Worth just under 3 inches.
• 💧 Some areas, like Lancaster and Bridgeport, received significantly less rain, highlighting the uneven distribution of the precipitation.

Current Storm System and Near-Term Forecast

• ⚡ The current storm system brought heavy rain and lightning, with the heaviest bands moving east out of the metroplex.
• 💨 Winds are currently from the north at 7 mph, and temperatures are around 64 degrees, with ragweed and fungus pollen levels low due to the rain.
• 🗓️ The rain is expected to end overnight, with dry conditions forecast for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.

Upcoming Rain and Thanksgiving Outlook

• 📅 Another round of rain is anticipated late Sunday night and into Monday, with an additional 1-2 inches of rain possible.
• ☀️ Following the rain, dry and sunny weather is expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.
• 🦃 The Thanksgiving Day forecast looks promising with sunshine and a high of 59 degrees, a trend that has held true for over a week.
• 📈 The week after Thanksgiving is predicted to be warmer, with temperatures returning to the 70s.