North Texas is set to experience a delightful, spring-like Thursday, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and even low 80s in some areas. However, as Valentine’s Day approaches, clouds will begin to gather tonight, heralding a change in the weather. Starting Friday night, widespread showers and thunderstorms are predicted to move into the region, potentially affecting outdoor plans for the romantic holiday weekend. While the National Weather Service indicates that the risk of severe weather is low, it does caution that some storms on Saturday could produce gusty winds and small hail.
Thursday’s forecast promises a sunny day with temperatures well above the mid-February average, reaching into the mid-to-upper 70s. Locations to the west of the Metroplex might even enjoy highs in the low 80s under clear skies. As night falls, expect a transition to cloudy weather with a mild low temperature in the 50s.
As the weekend approaches, the pleasant weather will take a turn starting Friday night as showers and storms are expected to roll into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rain is anticipated to continue into Saturday, so those planning a romantic dinner are advised to keep an umbrella handy. The National Weather Service predicts rainfall totals could range between 0.5 to 1.5 inches, emphasizing that while the threat of severe conditions is minimal, isolated storms could bring stronger winds and small hail on Saturday.
Fortunately, by early Sunday morning, the rain is expected to clear, leading to a mild and dry conclusion to the weekend. Temperatures are projected to rebound quickly, with North Texas returning to the comfortable upper 70s and low 80s to kick off the following week.
The locals can look forward to a brief but delightful warm spell before spring-like weather returns in full force.