A complex forecast is unfolding, commencing this evening and persisting through the holiday weekend. A rare late August cold front will gradually move through the area, producing showers and storms intermittently through Sunday.
Good morning. Temperatures currently range from 75 to 80 degrees, with relatively high humidity. Radar imagery is clear, and rain is not anticipated for most of the day, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 90s. Heat index values will peak at 103 degrees.
This evening's forecast is straightforward, with scattered showers and storms developing along the front as it moves into North Texas. These storms may become severe, with hail smaller than quarters, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. Approximately 50 percent of the area can expect rain.
The front will shift southward overnight, affecting the southern half of North Texas on Friday. It will then gradually move southwestward throughout the day, leading to more showers and storms during the afternoon and evening. The front's position will dictate the weather patterns. Currently, areas south and east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area are expected to experience the highest coverage of precipitation. Afternoon highs will vary depending on the location relative to the front, ranging from near 80 north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area to mid-to-upper 80s in the area and into the 90s in the south.
I will continue to monitor radar trends and provide updates throughout the day.
The weekend forecast is contingent upon the front's position. As of now, more widespread precipitation is expected west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in central Texas. Scattered showers and storms are anticipated across North Texas, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s, making for a pleasant conclusion to August.
Labor Day is expected to be decent, with slightly warmer temperatures and partly cloudy conditions. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s.
Another cold front is anticipated to move into the area on Tuesday, bringing temperatures below average. However, significant rainfall is not expected with this front.
Stay cool today and enjoy the below-average temperatures and precipitation in your area throughout the holiday weekend!
7-Day Headlines:
* DFW Airport reached 94 on Wednesday.
* Hot and humid today.
* Scattered strong storms move in this evening.
* Holiday cold front arrives Friday.
* Scattered storms Late Friday - Sunday. Heaviest west of Hwy 281.
* Cooler Friday - Labor Day.
*Yest Rain: 0.00"; Yest High: 94; Low: 70
*Today's Averages: High: 94; Low: 74
*Record high: 108 (1901); Record low: 56 (1906)
*August Rain: 1.45"; Deficit:
*2025 Rain: 23.61"; Deficit:
*Sunrise: 7:01am; Sunset: 7:56pm
Thursday: Partly cloudy, hot and humid. High: Mid to upper 90s. Heat index: Low 100s. Wind: SSW 5-10 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy and muggy. Scattered showers and storms. Some strong. Threats: Frequent lightning, downburst wind, and brief heavy rain. Low: 68-74. Wind: NE 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler. Scattered showers and storms. Highest coverage south and east of DFW. High: Mid to upper 80s.
Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy and warm. Scattered showers and storms. Highest coverage west of DFW. High: Mid 80s.
Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy and warm. Isolated showers and storms. Highest coverage west of DFW. High: Mid 80s.
Labor Day: Partly cloudy and warm. High: Upper 80s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and warm. High: Near 90.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and warm. High: Low 90s.
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