Total Solar Eclipse: What’s the forecast in DFW on April 8?

DALLAS — The 2024 Solar Eclipse is just a weekend away.

Here’s what the forecast looks like as of now.

We don’t have all the specifics yet, but the picture is becoming clear. Clouds are very possible and the chances for clear skies are very low.

Right now, the odds of blue sky day are extremely low. Clouds look to be increasing throughout the day. First as mid- to high-level clouds, and then thicker low-level cloud cover.

The hope is that those high-level clouds will be around during the eclipse, and low-level clouds will hold off until after totality is finished. Those high-level clouds would allow for at least some filtered sunshine to get through and maybe a view of the sun and the eclipse.

Of course, if low level clouds move in, that would mean an overcast sky and viewing of the eclipse would be very difficult.

There MAY be some breaks in the clouds during the afternoon in parts of North Texas. However, pinpointing exactly where those will be is next to impossible until Monday or even in the couple hours leading up to totality. It’s possible parts of North Texas get lucky and get a decent view, but certainly don’t count on it.

The good news is rain and storms look to hold off in North Texas until after the eclipse. Storm chances will increase during the late afternoon and especially into the evening and nighttime hours.

Some storms could be severe in North Texas during this time as well.

As of now, all of North Texas is under a “level 2” severe weather risk for that time.

While storms are most likely well after the eclipse is finished, if you are travelling for the eclipse, make sure to stay weather aware while you are driving back to your destination!