After an absolutely soaked Thursday across North Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area shattered daily rainfall records with many spots picking up close to (or even slightly over) 4 inches of rain in just a few hours. Flash flooding was widespread, roads turned into rivers, and umbrellas were basically useless against that kind of deluge.
The good news? We’re finally drying out today (Friday). The storm system that brought all the rain has pushed through, taking the deep moisture with it. Expect gradually clearing skies through the day, with a northwesterly breeze, and highs only climbing into the 70s.
This weekend stays drier and noticeably cooler thanks to that fresh shot of fall air. Saturday and Sunday mornings will start off chilly around 50 across most of the Metroplex, with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 60s under plenty of sunshine Saturday with increasing clouds and rain chances returning Sunday.
Unfortunately the break doesn’t last long. Another storm system approaches from the west late Sunday into Monday, spreading a decent chance of showers and a few thunderstorms back into North Texas. It doesn’t look like a repeat of a repeat of Thursday’s flood-fest, but a widespread 1-3 inches of rain is possible, with locally higher amounts where heavier storms train.
Bottom line:
- Friday: Drying out, mild.
- Saturday: Sunny and crisp.
- Sunday: Sunshine early, clouds and rain chances return by late day.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with periods of rain likely.
Grab the jacket this weekend, but keep the umbrella handy – Texas weather refuses to stay quiet for long! 🌧️ → ☀️ → 🌧️