Dallas weather: Rainy Valentine’s Day weekend forecast brings storm threats
DALLAS - Mother Nature is ghosting the sunshine just in time for Valentine’s Day. After a gorgeous, 80-degree Thursday, a cold front is moving in to break some hearts (and bring plenty of rain) starting Friday night.
Thursday Forecast
Dallas weather: Feb. 12 morning forecast
We will be a little warmer today before some changes arrive tomorrow. Meteorologist Kylie Capps has your forecast.
Thursday will be sunny and nice, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 70s, well above average for mid-February. Areas west of the Metroplex could even hit temps in the low 80s with sunny skies. Expect increasing clouds Thursday night with a mild low in the 50s.
Valentine’s Day Weekend Forecast
The honeymoon ends Friday night as widespread showers and thunderstorms return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rain will likely linger through much of Saturday, so keep an umbrella close if you’re heading out for a romantic dinner.
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals will generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. While the severe weather threat remains low, the NWS warns that isolated storms could bring gusty winds and small hail on Saturday.
7-Day Forecast
The rain is expected to clear out by early Sunday morning, leaving behind a mild and dry end to the weekend. Temperatures will quickly rebound, with North Texas heading back into the upper 70s and low 80s to start next week.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service.