Residents across North Texas should plan for a wet weekend as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms move toward DFW. The main concern is not just rain, but the risk of flash flooding from locally heavy downpours that could develop before summer-like heat returns next week.
Friday starts with isolated and scattered thunderstorms across parts of North Texas, although the Metroplex may avoid the afternoon activity. More widespread storms are expected Friday night, bringing the possibility of gusty, erratic winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
What to expect on Friday
The rain threat does not look steady all day, but it may arrive in waves. That pattern can make conditions change quickly, especially for people commuting, traveling or spending time outdoors.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution as storms move through. Officials also advise waiting at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder before heading back outside.
Weekend rain threat builds
A low-pressure system to the southwest will help drive multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Sunday. Saturday appears to carry the highest rain chance, with repeated rounds of storms mixed with temporary breaks in rainfall.
Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds remain possible through the weekend. Locally heavy rainfall is expected from morning into evening across North Texas, and flash flooding is the main hazard forecasters are watching.
Sunday and beyond
Scattered heavy downpours are expected to continue into Sunday, so the weekend could stay unsettled for much of the region. Even when storms briefly ease, the atmosphere will remain favorable for renewed rain before conditions begin to change early next week.
High pressure is expected to build over the region next week, which should shut down rain chances and push temperatures higher. Highs are forecast to reach the 90s starting Monday, with heat index values occasionally approaching triple digits.
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