DFW Weather: Weekend Showers Possible, Followed by Cooler Temperatures

Current Weather and Records

• 🌡️ DFW experienced unusually warm temperatures, hitting 80 degrees for the ninth time this winter, significantly above the normal January high of 56.
• ⚠️ A record warm low of 66 degrees was recorded this morning, though it may not hold.
• 🌬️ Winds are currently out of the southwest, contributing to high mountain cedar pollen counts.

Friday Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms

• 🌧️ Friday brings a chance of spotty light rain around midday, with scattered rain and a few non-severe thunderstorms developing by the afternoon (3 PM - 6 PM).
• ⛈️ The highest chances for rain and thunderstorms are southeast of the Metroplex, in areas like Corsicana, Rice, Athens, Ennis, and Canton.
• 💨 East of Tyler, some thunderstorms could be stronger with gusty winds and small hail.

Weekend Outlook: Cooler and Drier

• 🥶 A cold front is expected to move through the Metroplex around 10 PM Friday, bringing cooler weather for the weekend.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will drop into the 50s over the weekend, with a high of 57 degrees on Sunday.
• 💧 Rain coverage for the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday is low (10-20%), with most significant rain expected south and east of the Metroplex.

Extended Forecast: Seasonable Temperatures

• 🗓️ Next week will be dry, with temperatures in the low to mid-60s on Monday and Tuesday.
• 📉 While cooler than the current 80-degree highs, the upcoming temperatures are described as seasonably cool for this time of year, not frigid.
• 📅 Another cold front is anticipated next Thursday, potentially bringing temperatures back into the 50s, with the following weekend also looking cooler.
• 💧 Overall, there are no significant rain chances expected over the next two weeks, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain recorded this winter so far.