Good Thursday morning, North Texas! Grab the umbrellas and leave a little early for work today. We are settling into a soggy stretch for the next 48 hours as a slow-moving system brings some much-needed spring rain to the region.
The silver lining? We aren’t expecting any severe weather – no sirens today – just a steady, beneficial soak.
🗓️ Today’s Outlook: Scattered Showers
Expect a gray and damp Thursday. Scattered showers will move through the Metroplex on and off throughout the day. Because of the thick cloud cover and persistent rain, temperatures won’t budge much. We’ll see a very tight range today, with highs hovering in the mid-60s areawide.
⚠️ Friday: A Total Washout
If you have outdoor plans on Friday, you might want a “Plan B.” Friday is shaping up to be a washout from start to finish:
- Commute Impact: Rain is likely for both the morning and evening drives.
- Flood Risk: With rain falling consistently, keep an eye out for ponding on the roads and localized flooding in low-lying areas by Friday afternoon.
- The Chill: It’s going to feel more like late winter than spring. Persistent rain and a north wind will keep most spots stuck in the 50s all day.
📊 Rainfall Totals
We are looking at some generous totals by the time the clouds break. While everyone gets a drink, the heaviest rain is trending south of the I-20 corridor.
- General Totals: 0.50″ to 1.00″ for most of the region.
- Southern Counties: Some spots south of Dallas/Fort Worth could easily see totals climb over 1.5″.
☀️ The Reward: A 5-Star Weekend
The gloom won’t last forever! We are in for a spectacular weather “payback” starting Saturday morning.
| Day | Sky | High Temp |
| Saturday | Clear & Sunny | Low 70s |
| Sunday | Perfect Spring Day | Mid 70s |
| Mon-Tue | Mostly Sunny | Low 80s |
The warmup continues into next week as we climb back into the 80s. Our next real chance for active weather and potential thunderstorms won’t arrive until next Wednesday.