Dallas woke up to a soggy forecast today, with meteorologists at NBC 5 warning that rain is barreling back into North Texas on Monday, May 5, 2025, and could escalate into something nastier by Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has laid it out plain: expect a wet start to the week, with showers likely to drench the region before a potential wallop of severe weather midweek.
Monday’s rain, pegged at a 60-80% chance across Dallas-Fort Worth, will likely kick off in the morning, driven by a low-pressure system trudging east from the Texas Panhandle. The heaviest downpours are expected south of Interstate 20, with some areas possibly picking up one to two inches of rain by evening. Flash flooding isn’t a major worry yet, but low-lying spots in urban areas like Dallas and Arlington could see standing water if the rain comes down hard and fast. Temperatures will hover in the low 70s, feeling muggy under thick clouds.
Tuesday’s when things get dicey. The Storm Prediction Center has hoisted a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for North Texas, with the threat ramping up late afternoon into evening on May 6. Large hail—potentially golf ball-sized—damaging winds topping 60 mph, and isolated tornadoes are all in play. The bullseye for the worst storms stretches from Dallas to Waco, though the exact track depends on how a cold front clashes with warm, moist air pooling over the region. Rainfall could pile up another one to three inches, especially if storms stall over one spot.
Local emergency managers are already on edge. Dallas County’s Office of Emergency Management issued a bulletin urging residents to clear storm drains and secure outdoor items before Tuesday’s potential for high winds. The Red Cross in North Texas is prepping volunteers in case shelters are needed, particularly in rural areas prone to power outages during severe storms.
This weather’s no stranger to spring in Texas, but it’s a sharp pivot from the sunny, mid-80s weekend just past. Monday’s rain will likely snarl the morning commute, with slick roads and low visibility on major arteries like I-35 and the Dallas North Tollway. By Tuesday, anyone with outdoor plans—think high school baseball playoffs or evening festivals—should keep a weather radio handy.
The forecast beyond Tuesday looks calmer, with clearing skies and highs near 80 by midweek. But for now, North Texas is bracing for a one-two punch of rain and storms that could test the region’s resilience.