Forecast

NBC 5 FORECAST: Rain chances going up tonight into Friday

Much needed rainfall possible for North Texas

Rain chances will be on the increase tonight. While there may be an occasional rumble of thunder, severe weather is not expected.

Widespread showers and a some thunderstorms are likely Friday and certainly could slow things down for the morning drive. The rain could be heavy at times Friday. Rain totals will range from 0.50-1.50" in DFW (much less farther west and more southeast). The rain should come to an end by late in the day Friday.

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Rain chances will be on the increase Thursday night. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell says widespread showers and a some thunderstorms are likely Friday, but nothing is expected to be severe.

Saturday will be dry and very warm with highs in the mid 80s. Another chance of a storm comes Sunday with the highest chance across East Texas. Some severe storms are possible so stay weather aware for late in the weekend.

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A brief cool-down arrives Monday before temperatures rebound back into the by next Tuesday and Wednesday.


Latest Forecast:

TONIGHT: Cloudy with showers and perhaps a thunderstorm. Low: 60. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.

FRIDAY: Showers and perhaps a thunderstorm, especially before noon. Mostly cloudy with diminishing rain chances in the afternoon. High: 72. Wind: SE 10-20 mph with higher gusts.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy and warm. Low: 64. High: 86. Wind: S 10-20 mph with higher gusts.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and quite warm with a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms. Low: 66. High: 88. Wind: W 10-20 mph.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy and cooler. Low: 51. High: 70. Wind: NE 10-15 mph.

TUESDAY (APRIL BEGINS): Partly sunny, breezy and warm. Low: 54. High: 80. Wind: SE 10-20 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65. High: 85. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 61. High: 85. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 63. High: 87. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy and warm with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 62. High: 84. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 60. High: 78. Wind: E 10-15 mph.

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