Dallas Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms to impact Easter weekend travel

The Brief

  • Dallas weather is transitioning from a record-breaking March to a stormy Easter weekend as lingering showers and thunderstorms impact North Texas through Saturday.
  • Friday evening and Saturday morning carry threats of severe winds and localized flooding.
  • A cold front will usher in a dry, pleasant Easter Sunday with highs in the 70s.

DALLAS Showers and thunderstorms will linger in the Metroplex through the weekend. North Texans should prepare for a rainy commute, as conditions are not expected to clear until Thursday afternoonโ€ฆ only to make way for more rain Friday.

Thursday Forecast

After a stormy start to the day, expect partly sunny skies and only an isolated pop-up storm this afternoon. Highs will reach the low 80s. While showers should exit the area by late morning, use caution on the roads as surfaces remain wet.

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Easter Weekend Forecast

Widespread showers and thunderstorms return Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday. While Friday will start quiet and mild, scattered afternoon storms will become more widespread by evening.

Some storms may be strong to severe, with damaging winds being the primary concern.

On Saturday morning, a cold front will move through the region, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. While the severe weather threat is low, the risk of flooding will increase. North Texas will dry out and cool off behind the front by Saturday afternoon.

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