Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dallas Love Field (KDAL)

Lat: 32.85°NLon: 96.86°WElev: 476ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Dallas TX

Flood Watch April 30, 04:12pm until May 1, 07:00am
Flood Warning April 30, 06:09pm until May 2, 06:48am
Flash Flood Warning April 30, 04:12pm until April 30, 05:15pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch April 30, 04:12pm until May 1, 07:00am
    Flash Flood Warning April 30, 04:12pm until April 30, 05:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Dallas TX
 32.78°N 96.8°W (Elev. 449 ft)
3:42 pm CDT Apr 30, 2025
4pm CDT Apr 30, 2025-6pm CDT May 7, 2025
 
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