One more day of scattered shower and thunderstorm chances remains before a period of dry weather commences, as high pressure in the upper levels builds across North Texas into the weekend, persisting into the next week.
The unusual weather pattern for mid-July continues for one more day, characterized by below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation chances. A mid-level circulation currently in the Western Hill Country will track north-northeast throughout the day and evening, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms sneaking in from the south as temperatures rise into the low to mid-90s this afternoon. I anticipate 30% coverage across North Texas, diminishing after sunset.
A high-pressure system in the upper levels, previously located to our east, will begin to build westward and cover North Texas by the end of the week and into the weekend, shutting off rain chances and initiating a warm-up. I’m forecasting the middle 90s from tomorrow through Friday…