Dallas businesses anticipate significant impact from solar eclipse despite cloudy forecast

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Dallas businesses anticipate significant impact from solar eclipse despite cloudy forecast
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The latest forecast for April 8 from NBC 5's weather experts showed a partly cloudy solar eclipse day with the potential for rain.

The latest forecast for April 8 from NBC 5's weather experts showed a partly cloudy solar eclipse day with the potential for rainThere are eight days left until the total solar eclipse in the DFW area, and cities across the Metroplex have been planning to see huge crowds and big increases in tourism revenue from eclipse travelers.

“Right now, we’re tracking about 35% more for business than we would normally have at this time in previous years,” said Craig Davis, President/CEO of Visit Dallas. And because of the strong business impact they’re already seeing here, they were still feeling optimistic. “So we have a DJ event, and we’ll have some catering food for the evening, so we do have plans,” said Phillip Lee, the restaurant's assistant GM.

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