Edging Closer to Big Rains Next Week

SPLASH 'N' DASH SHOWERS EACH DAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND…WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAIN & STORMS EARLY NEXT WEEK

As forecast, we've had a few tiny showers develop this afternoon over parts of Dallas & Collin counties.  These showers will be racing to the northeast and not linger in any given neighborhood very long.  We're not expecting any severe weather either.  Otherwise, the weather in North Texas will remain humid and mainly cloudy..with breezy & warm afternoons.

Our big weather pattern change arrives next week as a powerful upper level low moves in the southwestern United States and then slogs our way Monday & Tuesday.  This system will drag a cold front slowly through North Texas as well.  All of these ingredients will lead to more widespread rain and thunderstorms, especially Monday & Tuesday.  There appears there will be enough instability and spin in the atmosphere for some severe weather as well.  In addition, because this system looks to move slowly, we could also have some heavy rainfall in North Texas leading to possible flooding next week.  We'll be watching this one unfold closely.

FORECAST

Tonight…Isolated showers early.  Cloudy & muggy.  Low 68° South wind 10-15 mph

Tomorrow…20% chance shower/storm.  Mostly cloudy, breezy & warm.  High 79° South wind 15-20 mph

Friday…10% chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy. High 79° South wind 15-20 mph

Friday night…30% chance of rain, especially NW of Metroplex.  Low 64°

Weekend…20% chance of rain both days.  Mostly cloudy & warm.  Highs 76-79°  Lows 64-67°

Monday…40% chance of showers & thunderstorms..some strong.  High 77°

Tuesday…70% chance of thunderstorms…some strong with heavy rainfall.  High 70°