Dallas–Fort Worth is kicking off Sunday in the low 70s under mostly cloudy skies — get outside early, because a climbing heat index and a late-day storm window will make outdoor plans trickier once the afternoon rolls around.
Today’s Setup
The Dallas weather forecast calls for a high near 90°F with south-southeasterly winds of 10–20 mph, gusting to 35 mph, funneling Gulf moisture into the Metroplex. That combination pushes the heat index as high as 97°F by mid-afternoon. The National Weather Service says a strong atmospheric cap should keep most of DFW dry through early afternoon, but isolated storms could fire along the I-35 corridor — think Irving, Grand Prairie, and Waxahachie — after 4 PM CT, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning is your golden hour today. Golfers, lock in tee times at TPC Craig Ranch or Stonebridge Ranch before noon. A golf GPS watch will help you pace your round so you’re off the course before the wind cranks up and the heat index becomes oppressive. Anglers eyeing Lewisville Lake or Joe Pool Lake should launch early as well — a Yeti hopper cooler bag will keep your catch and drinks cold once that afternoon heat settles in. High pollen tends to spike with these strong southerly spring setups, so allergy sufferers should prioritize that morning window and keep antihistamines handy.
Storm and Heat Risk This Afternoon
Any storm that fires this afternoon or evening could quickly become capable of large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service. The best advice: if you’re outdoors at White Rock Lake, Reverchon Park, or a backyard BBQ after 3 PM CT, keep a radar app open and move inside quickly if towers build to the southwest. Most of the Metroplex stays dry — but that one isolated cell is enough to respect.
Events: Indoor Options Are Your Friend Today
Today is a great day to go indoors and let the weather sort itself out. The 2026 PBR Unleash The Beast World Finals are underway at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth — completely climate-controlled. Wicked (Touring) is also playing at Music Hall at Fair Park, another storm-proof pick.
Looking ahead, the Demi Lovato: It’s Not That Deep Tour comes to American Airlines Center on May 22. Snag a Demi Lovato t-shirt before the show, and if you still need seats, Find tickets on StubHub. Also note that Pitbull hits the outdoor Dos Equis Pavilion on May 23 — storm chances continue through the week, so monitor that extended forecast closely. For any outdoor event gear you need, check out outdoor gear deals including a solid UPF fishing shirt deal perfect for sun protection.
Fire Up the Grill Tonight
If storms clear by early evening — and there’s a decent chance they do — Sunday night is prime grilling weather. Burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob are all excellent calls while temps ease into the mid-70s. Make sure your setup is ready: an instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of a perfect cook, and a grill brush and scraper set will have your grates clean and ready to go. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
The pattern gets stormier from here. The National Weather Service warns that daily rain and storm chances of 30–60% return Monday through Friday, with strong-to-severe storms possible Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s high climbs to 91°F with a heat index near 98°F before a cold front pushes through mid-week and finally delivers some relief. Check the Dallas weather forecast each morning — storm timing could shift as the front approaches.
