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DFW Weather: Rain returns this week

It'll be dry and pleasant for the middle part of the week. Heavy rain and some strong storms will be possible at the end of the week.

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Quick headlines: 

  • Dry and pleasant Wednesday
  • Showers and storms from Thursday to early Saturday
  • Low threat of severe weather and flooding

DFW weather: Nice weather Wednesday

Wednesday will bring sunshine, light winds, and low humidity. After a cool start, temperatures in many locations will reach the low 70s. Tonight, expect more cloud cover ahead of increasing rain chances over the next couple of days.

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DFW weather: Rain returns on Thursday

Thursday begins with more cloud cover, along with areas of patchy fog and drizzle in the morning. By the afternoon, a few strong storms could develop over the western half of North Texas. The risk for severe weather remains low, with a higher risk west of North Texas. Most areas will not see severe storms, but the primary threats with any strong storms will be up to quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The storms, particularly northwest of DFW, will continue overnight.

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DFW weather: Scattered storms continue on Friday

Friday will start with scattered thunderstorms, especially northwest of DFW. The main concerns in the morning will be wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain, which may lead to localized flooding. Scattered thunderstorms will persist through the day, with the highest concentration northwest of DFW. A cold front will move across North Texas from west to east Friday night into Saturday, pushing a line of showers and storms through the area. Most of the rain should clear to the east early Saturday morning.

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DFW weather: Rain timeline

DFW weather: Rain totals

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DFW weather: Not too bad of a weekend

Saturday will be cooler and drier once the morning rain moves out, with temperatures climbing slightly on Sunday. Rain is not expected again until the middle of next week.

DFW weather: 14-day forecast for North Texas

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