DFW Weather: Warm Week Ahead with Slight Rain Chances Thursday and Friday

Current Weather and Pollen

• 🌡️ Temperatures are warm across North Texas, with highs reaching 92 degrees, significantly above the normal of 89. The record high for this date is 102, set in 1953.
• 💨 Winds are out of the south at 10-15 mph, and mornings are no longer calm and crisp, with a low of 73 degrees.
• 🤧 Pollen counts are high for ragweed and kenopods, moderate for elm, and low for fungus.

Satellite and Radar Overview

• ☁️ High, thin clouds are visible from the west, with some sprinkles and light showers noted in areas like Abilene and Haskell, though most are falling apart.
• ⚡ Scattered rain and light showers are also occurring in parts of Lamar and Van Zandt counties.
• 🛰️ A wider view shows thunderstorm activity in the Panhandle and some rain in West Texas and along the coast, while high pressure continues to dominate North Texas weather.

Work Week Forecast

• 🗓️ Monday and Tuesday are expected to be quiet and dry with warm temperatures.
• 🌧️ Wednesday may see a slight chance of a shower or a rumble of thunder in far northwestern North Texas.
• ⛈️ Thursday brings an increased chance of scattered rain and thunderstorms as a ridge breaks down, with most activity potentially in Oklahoma but some remnants possible in the Metroplex and to the east.
• 💧 Friday also has a chance for spotty rain, with a 20% coverage predicted, particularly in the morning.

Extended Outlook and State Fair of Texas

• 📈 Temperatures will remain hot for the middle of the week, with highs in the mid-90s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• 💨 A weak cold front may approach North Texas late in the week, bringing the slight rain chances and a high of 92 on Thursday.
• ☀️ The following weekend is forecast to be dry and warm, with highs still in the 90s.
• 🍂 By the first day of fall, September 22nd, temperatures are expected to drop into the 80s.
• 🎡 The opening day of the State Fair of Texas on Friday, September 26th, may see a slight chance of rain, but temperatures are anticipated to be in the mid-80s, offering a more comfortable experience than the mid-90s.
• 🌟 The first weekend of the State Fair looks fairly nice with highs in the mid-80s.

Community Support

• ❤️ A reminder about the Santa's Helpers early giving goal of $75,000 for September to purchase toys for children in North Texas.
• 💻 Donations can be made at wfaa.com/shelpers or via the QR code, with every dollar contributing to buying toys at wholesale prices to meet increased need.