Austin, San Antonio, Dallas Weather: Stormy Friday for North Texas, Muggy Heat Farther South

A volatile setup is unfolding across Texas today (Friday, October 24), bringing gusty thunderstorms to the Dallas–Fort Worth area while Austin and San Antonio contend with mid-to-upper 80s to near-90° heat, tropical humidity, and spotty storms. The first wave of rain and rumbles moves through North Texas this afternoon and evening, with locally heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, small hail in the strongest cells, and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. Farther south, storm chances are lower but not zero; any storm that pops could deliver brief flooding rain.

Dallas weather and Fort Worth weather: Storms and a weekend step-down

North Texas turns storm-prone through tonight as a disturbance taps rich Gulf moisture. Expect a breezy, humid day with overcast skies and scattered to numerous thunderstorms. Hazards include torrential rain that can lead to ponding on roads, 40–60 mph gusts in stronger cells, and pockets of small hail. Outdoor events should have a shelter plan.

Storm coverage lingers at times into Saturday with another round of showers and a few thunderstorms, then a gradual transition to brighter, more comfortable weather late weekend into early next week. By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs trend into the upper 60s to lower 70s with drier air and plenty of sun—classic early-fall feel returning after the storms.

Tip: Use your preferred local live radar for the Dallas–Fort Worth area to track cells in real time this afternoon and evening.

Austin weather: Steamy today, downpours possible Saturday

Austin starts warm and muggy with intervals of sun and clouds today and the risk of a thunderstorm developing during the afternoon. The more widespread rain risk arrives Saturday as deeper moisture surges north: a couple of heavy thunderstorms could trigger brief flash flooding and gusty winds. Sunday rebounds warmer with more sunshine and a noticeable drop in humidity, setting up a string of pleasant, sunnier days into midweek.

San Antonio weather: Summerlike heat hangs on, then a gradual ease

San Antonio rides a summery pattern today and Saturday, with highs flirting with the 90s and humidity keeping heat indices elevated. A few showers or storms can bubble up—especially Saturday—capable of quick downpours and lightning. The air turns less hot and less humid from late weekend onward, with sunshine returning and highs sliding toward the upper 70s and 80s as next week progresses.

Quick-look Texas city forecasts

Schedule and impacts can change quickly around thunderstorms. Check a trusted local radar when storms approach.

What to watch into the weekend

• Timing for North Texas: The highest storm risk concentrates from midday through late evening today, with lingering showers possible Saturday morning to midday.

• Rainfall: North Texas pockets could see multiple rounds, with localized totals high enough to trigger street flooding; Austin and San Antonio face hit-or-miss downpours Saturday.

• Winds/Hail: Stronger cells may produce damaging wind gusts and small hail, particularly over the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

• Pattern shift: Behind the disturbance, a drier, more comfortable air mass arrives Sunday night into midweek, trimming humidity and dropping high temperatures 5–10° compared with recent days.

Safety tips for Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never drive through water-covered roads; depth and current are deceptive.

• Secure outdoor items: Gusty outflow can topple light furniture and decorations.

• Lightning precautions: If thunder roars, move indoors or into a hard-topped vehicle.

• Heat awareness (central/south): Take frequent breaks and hydrate if working or exercising outside during the warmest hours.

Stay weather-aware today—especially across North Texas—then enjoy the return to quieter, more comfortable fall conditions as we head into early next week.