DALLAS — The 2024 Solar Eclipse is Monday.
Here's what the forecast looks like as of now.
What we know right now
The chances for a completely cloud-free sky are low and clouds look to be around the area. However, it may not be all bad news.
Cloud cover forecast
Simply, the best chances for optimal viewing conditions (clearest skies) will be in the most northeastern areas of North Texas in the eclipse path. The worst chances for optimal viewing conditions will be in the southern and southeastern areas of North Texas in the eclipse path.
Right now, the odds of blue sky day are extremely low. Clouds look to be increasing throughout the day. Mid-to-high level clouds are likely across most of North Texas with low-level clouds most likely for southern parts of North Texas.
Here's an update from Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz mid-morning Monday:
The hope is that high-level clouds will be around during the eclipse, and low-level clouds will not be as abundant. Those high-level clouds would allow for at least some filtered sunshine to get through and maybe a view of the sun and the eclipse.
Even in areas that see thicker low-level cloud cover, there MAY be some breaks in the clouds during the afternoon in parts of North Texas. However, pinpointing exactly where those will be is next to impossible until Monday morning or even in the couple hours leading up to totality. It's possible parts of North Texas get lucky and get a decent view, but certainly don't count on it.
Storm chances and severe weather
The good news is rain and storms look to hold off in North Texas until after the eclipse. Storm chances will increase during the late afternoon and especially into the evening and nighttime hours.
While storms are most likely well after the eclipse is finished, if you are traveling for the eclipse, make sure to stay weather aware while you are driving back to your destination!
