DALLAS – North Texas residents hoping to spend their Sunday outdoors may need to keep an eye on the sky, as strong winds and a chance for scattered storms are expected to develop later in the day.
Sunday Forecast
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Early morning saw mostly sunny skies, but winds are forecast to ramp up to 20 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph possible during late-day storms. The entire region has been placed under a Level 1 marginal risk by the Storm Prediction Center, meaning a few stronger storms could produce gusty winds, quarter-sized hail, brief heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
The greatest chance for showers and storms is for areas north and northwest of Dallas, where they are expected to develop after 3 or 4 p.m. before shifting south and southeast. Showers and lingering clouds are expected to taper off before midnight.
This Week’s Weather
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Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s on Sunday before climbing back into the mid-90s by Monday afternoon. A more widespread chance for showers and storms is predicted for Tuesday evening and Tuesday night as a fall front is expected to move in. That front will bring more seasonable temperatures that could continue through the first part of next weekend.
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The Source: Information in this article is from the FOX 4 weather team.