The weather in Dallas is shifting from a record-setting March to a tumultuous Easter weekend, with lingering showers and thunderstorms expected to affect North Texas throughout Saturday. As travelers prepare for the holiday, Friday evening and Saturday morning will pose risks of severe winds and localized flooding, before a cold front brings a respite on Easter Sunday with pleasant temperatures in the 70s.
For those commuting on Friday, the Dallas Metroplex will experience persistent rain. Conditions are not anticipated to clear until Thursday afternoon, only to be followed by additional rainfall on Friday.
On Thursday morning, meteorologist Ali Turiano is monitoring an active weather pattern, with the day starting stormy. However, skies are expected to become partly sunny with only isolated storms possible in the afternoon, as temperatures reach the low 80s. While showers should dissipate by late morning, drivers are advised to remain cautious due to wet road surfaces.
Looking ahead to the Easter weekend, widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to return Friday afternoon and will last into Saturday. Although Friday will begin quietly and mildly, scattered storms are likely to intensify by the evening, with damaging winds being the primary concern.
On Saturday morning, a cold front will sweep through North Texas, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Although the threat of severe weather is low, the potential for flooding will rise. The region will begin to dry out and cool off by Saturday afternoon, following the passage of the front.
Rainfall totals are expected to range from 1 to 2 inches across the area, with some isolated locations possibly receiving between 3 and 3.5 inches.
Easter Sunday will bring cooler and more pleasant conditions, featuring partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. This dry spell is projected to continue well into the following week.
In related news, March 2026 has been recorded as the warmest March ever for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with an average temperature of 67.6 degrees. This average was reached by considering the daily highs and lows throughout the month. Record-breaking temperatures were recorded on March 15 at 87 degrees and again on March 22 at 95 degrees, although the following day saw temperatures remain at 80 degrees without breaking any records.
