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STORMY START TO THE WEEK, THEN SUN RETURNS

WARM, HUMID DAYS FOLLOW SEVERE WEATHER THREATS

By Yolanda Maldonado, Staff Writer

DALLAS — Visitors arriving in Dallas for next week’s Realtor’s Conference at the Omni Hotel can expect a classic North Texas weather mix: severe storms early in the week followed by warm, humid sunshine.

Thunderstorms are expected to roll into the area Saturday night and linger through early Monday, bringing with them the potential for high winds, hail and isolated tornadoes, according to meteorologists at AccuWeather.

“Saturday and Sunday are our highest risk days,” said Dan DePodwin, AccuWeather's Director of Forecasting Operations. “There’s a strong low-pressure system moving into the Southern Plains, which is triggering these storms across North Texas.”

Daytime highs will be in the low to mid-70s on Sunday and Monday before warming up later in the week. Winds will shift from the north to the south by Tuesday, helping bring in warmer, more humid air that could push temperatures back into the upper 70s and low 80s by midweek.

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STORM RISKS DIMINISH BY MIDWEEK

Though storm chances are highest over the weekend, isolated storms could pop up again Tuesday and Wednesday as warm, moist air lingers over the region. On Thursday, a weak cold front may bring a brief shower, but forecasters expect mostly cloudy skies and dry conditions heading into the weekend.

“This kind of setup is common in April,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Sarah Barnes. “The clash between lingering cool air and incoming warm, humid air can make for some volatile afternoons.”

Rainfall totals are expected to be moderate, with 0.5 to 1.25 inches forecast across Dallas-Fort Worth. Flash flooding is not expected, but localized street flooding could occur during intense storms.

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POLLEN LEVELS REMAIN HIGH

As typical for this time of year, pollen levels remain high — particularly tree pollens like oak, ash and cedar. Those with seasonal allergies should prepare for symptoms, especially on dry, windy days after the storms move out.

The upcoming full Pink Moon will appear on Tuesday night, April 22, marking a celestial highlight for those with clear skies. The April full moon was traditionally a signal of early spring blooms, and this year’s combination of sun and rain is expected to keep the wildflower season thriving into late April.

For the full 10-day forecast, check out the latest from AccuWeather Dallas.