Storms Possible Tonight & Wednesday—Grab Your Grill Today!

Bottom line for today: Fire up that grill NOW. We’re looking at mostly cloudy skies, a high near 84°F, and breezy south winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The afternoon is your window—this is prime grilling weather, and we won’t see it again until the weekend clears out.

Watch Out Tonight & Wednesday

Here’s where things get interesting: scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this evening, mainly west of the I-35 corridor after around 7 p.m. Our meteorologists at the National Weather Service are monitoring this closely because any storms that develop will have the potential for large hail and damaging winds—the primary threats we’re tracking.

The storms may continue into Wednesday morning, then we’ll see another round of showers and thunderstorms during Wednesday afternoon (around a 40% chance). Wednesday’s high will only reach 80°F before temperatures actually fall through the afternoon. Again, large hail and wind gusts are the main concern.

If you’re planning outdoor activities, the safe window is this afternoon through early evening before 7 p.m. If you’re in our western counties (Big Country, northwest areas), keep an eye on the sky starting around 6-7 p.m., and have a weather radio or phone alert ready.

Your Action Plan

Today: Grill those burgers, steaks, or chicken with corn on the cob while you’ve got the chance. The breezy conditions are actually perfect for outdoor cooking—just make sure any lightweight items are secured. If you’re planning to set up a pop-up canopy tent for outdoor entertaining, anchor it well with proper weights given the gusty winds.

Tonight & Wednesday: Stay weather-aware. Keep your phone nearby for alerts, and if you’re in areas west of I-35, be ready to move inside quickly if storms approach.

Fishing: If you’re a Lake Lewisville or Lake Fork angler, today afternoon is decent, but Wednesday morning might be better once overnight storms clear. Grab a tackle storage kit to keep your gear organized for quick trips.

Lawn care: Hold off on mowing until Thursday—we’ll have better conditions, and you won’t risk getting caught in Wednesday’s storms.

Looking Ahead

Here’s the good news: a strong cold front arrives Saturday and will clear out this active pattern. Expect much cooler temperatures and drier weather to finish the weekend. That’s when we’ll see our next truly pleasant stretch.

For now, enjoy today’s grilling weather while it lasts, stay storm-aware tonight and Wednesday, and we’ll be back to sunshine by the weekend.