Dallas Weather: Easy Forecast for the July 12 Overnight (North Texas & Texoma)

What’s Happening?

A wave of scattered thunderstorms (that means rain storms with thunder that pop up in different places, not everywhere at once) is expected to bring heavy rain, small-area flooding risks, and a short break from the hot July weather to North Texas and the Texoma region (the area where Texas and Oklahoma meet) starting Sunday afternoon.

There is also a video from FOX 4’s Josh Johns that gives the latest weather forecast for much of North Texas as rain chances seem to increase to start the week.

Severe Weather Risk

The Storm Prediction Center (a group of experts who watch the sky and tell us if bad storms may come) has put the whole region under a low-level risk for severe weather. That means there is a small chance of very bad weather.

Forecasters say that while it’s not likely that everyone will see super bad storms, any strong storm that does pop up could cause:

• Localized flooding (some small spots get too much water)
• Small hail (tiny ice balls falling from the sky)
• Frequent lightning (lots of bright zigzag flashes)
• Damaging wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph (winds as fast as a car on the freeway, which can break branches or signs)

Important Point: There is already a lot of moisture (water in the air) hanging around. The atmosphere is like a sponge ready to drop rain very efficiently. This is where the isolated flash flood threat (sudden flooding in certain spots) starts to come in. If those areas get another round of rain during the night, the flood danger goes up even more.

Timeline: When Will the Storms Happen?

Here is a simple step‑by‑step of what to expect:

1. Sunday Morning: The weather system started moving through. An initial group of storms was near Sherman in Grayson County. Isolated pop‑up showers (alone little rains) stretched east toward Delta and Red River counties. The bigger Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) city area stayed mostly dry early, with temperatures in the late 70s to low 80s (that’s warm but not too hot).
2. Midday Change: Conditions will shift fast as the sun heats the ground, pushing temperatures to the mid‑90s (about 95°F, quite hot).
3. Sunday Afternoon (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): Storm coverage will become more scattered and widespread across North Texas. That means more places will see storms.
4. Sunday Evening & Overnight: Pockets of heavy, intense rainfall are projected to stall (stay stuck) over parts of the region.
5. Monday Morning Commute (when people drive to work): Lingering showers and light rain are expected to persist through sunrise, making roads slick (wet and slippery) and slowing down the morning rush.

Live Radar

There is a live radar picture (like a map showing where rain is right now) provided by FOX 4. You can imagine it as a colorful screen that helps you see the storms moving. (The original article included an image from FOX 4’s weather radar.)

Temperature Outlook and Drought Relief

Even though storms can be scary, the rain will be welcomed! Here’s why:

• The rainfall will help alleviate (make less) the typical mid‑summer drought conditions (when the ground gets very dry) that North Texas usually sees this time of year.
• The clouds and rain give a temporary break from intense summer heat.

Bullet points on temperatures:

• Sunday’s high: 95°F — exactly the average for mid‑July (not unusual).
• Monday & Tuesday: Will dip slightly below average to 93°F (a tiny bit cooler).
• Mid‑week onward: A gradual drying and warming trend will begin as the low‑pressure system (a weather blob that brings wetness) slowly slides out of the area.
• Rain chances: Drop to 30% (about 3 in 10 chance) by Tuesday, and keep getting lower through Thursday.
• Friday & next weekend: The typical July weather pattern returns — hot and dry conditions come back to the region.

Important Point: The rain is good for the dry ground, but always be careful on slippery roads and during lightning.

7‑Day Forecast

The original article includes a 7‑day forecast image from FOX 4, showing the day‑by‑day weather picture. It tells us that after the rainy start, the week transitions back to hot and dry by Friday.

Summary

To sum up: Starting Sunday afternoon, North Texas and Texoma will see scattered thunderstorms that may cause local flooding, small hail, lightning, and strong winds (50–60 mph). The rain will help with drought and cool things a bit (95°F down to 93°F). Storms begin Sunday morning near Sherman, become widespread Sunday afternoon, stall overnight, and may wet the Monday morning commute. By mid‑week, rain chances drop, and hot dry weather returns by Friday. This info comes from the FOX 4 weather team.

FAQ (Easy Questions & Answers)

Q1: What does “scattered thunderstorms” mean in kid words?
A: It means rain storms with thunder will happen in different spots, not everywhere at once. Some neighborhoods may get wet while others stay dry.

Q2: Why is there a flood warning if it’s just rain?
A: Because the air already has lots of water, and if the same spot gets repeated heavy rain, the water can pile up fast and flood streets or yards.

Q3: Will the whole Dallas‑Fort Worth area be stormy on Sunday morning?
A: No. Early Sunday, the big DFW area was mostly dry; storms were mainly near Sherman and some eastern counties. The widespread storms come later in the afternoon.

Q4: How cold will it get? Is it going to be winter?
A: Not at all! It will still be hot (around 93–95°F). That’s just a little less hot than usual for July, so it’s a small relief.

Q5: Where did this weather news come from?
A: From the FOX 4 weather team, including a video by FOX 4’s Josh Johns, and the source is credited to FOX 4.