DALLAS — A chilly, soaking rain is headed for North Texas after sunset Saturday night, and temperatures will keep falling as the rain moves in. The most widespread coverage is expected overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. Sunday is shaping up to be the coldest day of the fall so far, with some areas stuck in the 40s all day.
Rain Arrives After Sunset Saturday
The next weather disturbance will move into the region after sunset Saturday
widespread rain across North Texas. Coverage is expected to reach about 80 percent of the region, making this one of the most widespread rain events of the season. Rain will grow heavier and more steady overnight.
Forecast maps show rain covering a broad area from Wichita Falls, Denton and Denison south through Dallas, Stephenville, Waco and Corsicana. Heavier pockets are possible near Brownwood, Tyler, Palestine and College Station. Rain is also expected to reach Austin and San Antonio, with heavier activity closer to Houston and Galveston.
A Soaking Rain, Not a Severe Threat
There is very little instability in the atmosphere, so this will be mostly a chilly, soaking rain rather than a severe weather event. Thunderstorms, damaging winds and large hail are not expected to be major concerns. Instead, steady rain and falling temperatures will define the weekend…