Temperatures dip in North Texas before heavy rain arrives on Sunday - U.S. GOLF | FOLLOW GOLF

We’re highlighting Sunday morning as a First Alert Weather Day due to the likelihood of widespread rain, potentially heavier downpours, breezy conditions and unusually chilly daytime temperatures.

The highest rain chances are currently expected overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. Rain could continue through portions of Sunday afternoon, so we’ll monitor whether the First Alert Weather Day designation needs to be extended to include the entire day.

Current rainfall projections are generally ¾ to 1½ inches across North Texas, although individual totals will vary. This is expected to be primarily a rain event, with no significant severe weather threat indicated at this time.

After a beautiful and seasonably cool Friday, our attention turns to a developing weekend rain event.

Cloud cover will increase Saturday as another upper-level disturbance approaches North Texas. Rain chances will increase from west to east during the day, with most of the metroplex potentially remaining dry through much of Saturday before showers become more numerous later in the day and overnight.

The highest coverage of rain is expected Saturday night through Sunday morning.

Cloudy Friday night

Clear to partly cloudy skies will continue early in the evening, with temperatures falling through the 50s. Anyone attending Friday night football games should plan on bringing a jacket.

High clouds may begin increasing later Friday night as the next weather system approaches.

Chilly Saturday morning

Saturday will be our transition day.

Another chilly morning is expected, with many areas starting in the 40s. Cloud cover will gradually increase through the day, limiting afternoon warming. Highs will generally reach the 60s, several degrees cooler than Friday in some locations. High of 64F in the metroplex.

Rain chances will increase from west to east as the approaching upper-level disturbance begins influencing North Texas. Western areas may see isolated showers earlier in the day, while much of the metroplex could remain dry through the morning and early afternoon.

A few showers may develop farther east later in the afternoon and evening. Winds will also become breezier, adding to the cooler feel. Saturday remains the better weekend day for outdoor activities, particularly earlier in the day, but conditions will deteriorate later.

Rain chances increase Saturday night

Rain chances will increase considerably as the upper-level disturbance approaches and moisture deepens across North Texas. Showers should become more widespread overnight, with periods of moderate or locally heavier rainfall possible.

The rain is expected to expand eastward across our area. Saturday night marks the beginning of the period with the highest rain coverage, continuing into Sunday morning. Anyone traveling overnight or early Sunday should be prepared for wet roads and reduced visibility during heavier showers.

Sunday morning: First Alert Weather Day

Sunday morning is our primary First Alert period.

We’re forecasting widespread rain across North Texas, with periods of moderate to locally heavier precipitation. The combination of wet roads, reduced visibility, and chilly temperatures could make travel and outdoor activities more difficult.

Our current rainfall forecast is between ¾ to 1½ inches across the region for this rain event. This rainfall would be beneficial in many locations following our recent dry weather.

Temperatures will remain unusually cool, with many areas beginning the day in the 40s and struggling to warm significantly. Breezy conditions will make the wet weather feel even chillier. The current forecast favors primarily rain showers, with a low lightning threat and no significant severe weather threat indicated.

Additional periods of rain remain possible as the upper-level disturbance moves across the region. There may be temporary breaks in the precipitation, but that does not necessarily mean the event is over. Cloud cover will remain extensive, limiting daytime heating.

We’re forecasting afternoon temperatures generally in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Some locations may remain in the 40s for much of the afternoon. We’ll continue evaluating whether the First Alert Weather Day designation should extend beyond Sunday morning.

Rain moves away from North Texas

Come Monday, the main weather disturbance should gradually move away from North Texas.

Rain chances will decrease, with drier conditions returning to much of the region. However, considerable cloud cover may linger, keeping temperatures cooler than normal daytime heating would otherwise allow. Any lingering precipitation would depend on how quickly the system exits. The overall trend should be toward improving weather conditions. Highs in the 50s.

Tuesday, cloud cover may remain stubborn across North Texas even after the main rain event ends. The lingering clouds could slow the warming trend, keeping temperatures relatively cool. As the atmosphere gradually dries and more sunshine returns, afternoon temperatures should begin recovering. Highs in the low 60s.

The longer-range pattern currently favors a gradual temperature recovery as the weekend system moves farther away. We’ll continue refining the forecast as additional guidance becomes available.