Those with outdoor activities planned for the weekend are advised to complete them on Saturday, as rain is expected to move into North Texas on Sunday.
Saturday temperatures will fall below seasonal averages. Cloud cover is anticipated to build throughout the day, keeping afternoon highs in the low 60s. Winds will originate from the southeast, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph at times.
Throughout Saturday, rain chances will gradually increase from west to east as an upper-level low pressure system moves over North Texas. Outdoor plans need not be cancelled just yet, as the metroplex is expected to remain largely dry for most of the day.
Counties situated west of the metroplex will experience showers and rainfall during the early afternoon hours, while the metroplex itself is expected to begin seeing precipitation in the late afternoon or early evening. Widespread rain will extend across North Texas overnight.
Sunday has been designated a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for disruptive rainfall. No severe weather is anticipated, given the absence of sufficient atmospheric instability. Current forecast models indicate total rainfall accumulations of between half an inch and one and a half inches.
Sunday is expected to be not only wet but also notably cool. Temperatures are forecast to remain below average, with lows settling in the mid-40s and highs reaching only into the low 50s. Easterly winds may cause conditions to feel even colder than indicated temperatures. Rainfall is expected to taper off from west to east during the afternoon hours, though lingering sprinkles remain likely overnight and into the early hours of Monday morning.
A ridge of high pressure is projected to develop by Tuesday, gradually warming temperatures and allowing increased sunshine to penetrate through the cloud cover. A subsequent weather disturbance is anticipated to move through North Texas on Thursday, presenting another opportunity for isolated storm activity. Continued monitoring of the latest forecast updates is recommended.
