Today's barometric pressure in Dallas, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
Dallas-Fort Worth is located in Tornado Alley, where warm Gulf air meets cold northern fronts. These collisions create sudden, steep pressure drops that make the metroplex one of the toughest areas for weather-triggered migraines.
Worst season for migraines: March through June. Dallas sits in the heart of the severe weather corridor where spring supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes produce some of the most extreme pressure drops in North America. A single severe storm can drop pressure 15-25 hPa in under an hour.
Common triggers in Dallas: severe thunderstorm pressure drops, dry line frontal passages, extreme summer heat above 105 degrees. The DFW metroplex is one of the most barometrically active major metro areas in the country. The convergence of Gulf moisture, Pacific air, and Canadian cold fronts creates a three-way battle that produces frequent and sometimes extreme pressure changes throughout the warm season.
Typical pressure: Dallas averages 1000 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 987 hPa. Swings of 15-25 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Dallas weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Dallas experiences 15-25 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include severe thunderstorm pressure drops, dry line frontal passages, extreme summer heat above 105 degrees.
What time of year are migraines worst in Dallas?
In Dallas the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through June. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all.
How do I track migraine triggers in Dallas?
Use MigrAid to log your attacks with one tap. The app automatically records barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity at the time of each migraine, then finds patterns between your attacks and Dallas's weather conditions over time.
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Is it really the weather?
Weather gets blamed for a lot of migraines, but it's hard to know if it's really behind yours. The MigrAid app saves the barometric pressure with every migraine you log, so after a few weeks you can see whether Dallas's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.