NORTH TEXAS — A muggy late October morning began with temperatures near 67 degrees across North Texas, as rain showers from the southwest lifted northeast toward the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Clouds and on-and-off light showers will continue through the day, with highs only reaching the mid 70s. Flood watches remain in effect for West and Southwest Texas, where 2 to 4 inches of rain are possible and Del Rio has already picked up 5 inches in 24 hours.
Muggy Start and Small Temperature Range Across the Metroplex
Friday started warm and humid, with readings near 67 degrees at 5 a.m. across the Metroplex. Temperatures are not expected to move much through the day, with a range of less than 10 degrees and afternoon highs settling in the mid 70s.
Cloudy skies will dominate most of the day, keeping conditions damp and muggy. Light showers will come and go, but many areas east of Interstate 35 are expected to stay mostly dry through the daytime hours.
Heaviest Showers Remain West of Interstate 35
Early morning radar showed the most active rain stretching from near Killeen and Hamilton northwest through Stephenville and toward Breckenridge and Graham. Moderate to heavier pockets of rain were also showing up near Clifton and areas west of Waco.
Rain coverage is expected to stay higher west of Interstate 35, while drier air holds in place farther east. Communities such as Dallas, Plano, Corsicana, and Mexia should see less frequent showers compared with areas closer to Fort Worth and points west.
Best Rain Chances Arrive This Evening Into the Overnight
The highest and best chance for rain across North Texas comes this evening and continues into the overnight hours. Showers are expected to spread farther northeast as the system lifts through the region.
Rainfall amounts in North Texas will stay fairly light, with most areas picking up less than a quarter inch. Locations farther west of Interstate 35, including Stephenville, Graham, and Wichita Falls, have the best chance of seeing higher totals.
Flood Watches in Effect for West and Southwest Texas
Flood watches are in effect for West and Southwest Texas, where 2 to 4 inches of additional rain are possible. Del Rio has already recorded around 5 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, with more rain still on the way.
Residents in flood watch areas should avoid driving through flooded roads and stay alert for rising water near creeks and low-water crossings. Drivers across North Texas should also allow extra time tonight, as wet roads and reduced visibility could slow evening travel.
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