Weather conditions across North Texas have been hot and cold this week, literally.
Sunday and Monday saw above-average heat, with highs in the upper 90s, before a weak cold front made Tuesday much more pleasant. According to National Weather Service data, the maximum observed temperature fell 10 degrees to 88 between Monday and Tuesday.
But it didn’t last long, warming back up Wednesday and Thursday. The forecast high Thursday is 98 degrees, with humidity making the heat index even hotter at 103.
Another change is expected to arrive soon, though. Starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, the chance of rain begins to increase and is forecast to reach 50% around midnight.
D-FW Weather Wise
The rain is expected to linger for several days, with notable storm chances through Sunday. Labor Day itself should bring clearer skies.
Temperatures are expected to fall with the storms, with the high dropping into the mid-80s for several days.
The latest Dallas weather forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. There is a 20% chance of a storm toward evening or overnight. High: 95. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and cooler with a 30% chance of a storm in the area. Low: 74. High: 89. Wind: N 10 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 40% chance for showers or thunderstorms. Low: 70. High: 85. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Low: 70. High: 85. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 72. High: 87. Wind: E 5-10 mph.