Dallas Weather: Memorial Day weekend storm chances threaten outdoor plans and travel
DALLAS - Most of North Texas will catch a break from the rain Friday, but residents should prepare for storm chances stretching throughout the holiday weekend.
Friday Forecast
Dallas weather: May 22 morning forecast
Most of North Texas is staying dry today, but more storms are set to move in this weekend. Meteorologist Berkeley Taylor has your forecast.
Friday will bring drier conditions and a very limited chance of rain. While a few light, isolated showers could pop up during the day, the vast majority of the region will remain dry. Temperatures are expected to peak in the 80s.
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
The weather pattern shifts Friday night as an atmospheric disturbance moves into the area, creating a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms that could linger into Saturday morning. Additional rounds of scattered storms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening.
While not everyone will see rain every day, thunderstorms are possible somewhere in North Texas each day this weekend.
The overall threat of severe weather remains low, but a few storms could produce hail and gusty winds.
Forecasters urge those with outdoor plans to stay weather aware. Boaters should be prepared to seek shelter immediately if a storm approaches. Experts recommend keeping a portable weather radio on board to monitor changing conditions.
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7-Day Forecast
Rain chances will drop to a lower coverage Sunday through Tuesday.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 4 Weather Team.