NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 30, 2026 UTC
Severe Weather and Heavy Rain
A multi-day stretch of stormy weather is moving into North Texas, bringing rising flood concerns alongside relief from unseasonable heat. A flood watch has been issued and extended through Friday morning, with widespread rainfall totals expected to reach 2 to 4 inches, and isolated amounts of 5 to 6 inches over a 24- to 48-hour period. Because regional ground conditions are exceptionally dry, rapid runoff will quickly heighten localized flooding risks. [1] [2]
Forecast Timeline and Cooler Front
Wednesday starts warm and windy with highs near 92 degrees before scattered showers and thunderstorms develop by the afternoon. Areas west of the metroplex face a marginal risk for severe weather, bringing gusty winds up to 60 mph and small hail, while the tornado threat remains low. Unsettled conditions will persist through Thursday and Friday before a cold front sweeps through on Friday, dropping weekend highs into the upper 70s and lower 80s. [1]
Sources
- Dallas weather: Flood Watch in effect as cooler weather and heavy rain move into the region — 2026-09-30T06:57:03-05:00
- Dallas weather: hot, dry Tuesday before Polo delivers storms later this week — 2026-09-29T13:08:56Z
_copy.jpg){kind=link}