Dallas-Fort Worth Rainfall Totals and Weekly Weather Forecast with Pete Delkus

Today's Rainfall Across North Texas

• 🌧️ North Texas experienced significant rainfall today, with official totals reported from area airports and reporting stations.
• 📍 Specific locations like Richardson (2.16 inches), Lewisville (2.08 inches), and Fort Worth (2 inches) recorded substantial amounts.
• ⚠️ While these are official numbers, the speaker acknowledges that backyard totals may have varied, with some areas receiving more or less.
• 📊 DFW Airport recorded 2.4 inches, which was not a record but contributed to the month being above normal.

Monthly and Yearly Rainfall Averages

• 📈 April concluded with 2 inches above normal for rainfall in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• 🗓️ For the year, North Texas has received nearly 14 inches of rain, resulting in a surplus of over two inches.

Current Weather and Short-Term Forecast

• ☁️ Currently, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is clear, with leftover showers and thunderstorms moving into East Texas.
• ⚡ A non-severe cluster of storms is moving through, with a possibility of pea-sized hail and gusty winds, but no severe threats.
• 🌙 Tonight, the forecast is for dry conditions with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 60 degrees.

Mid-Week and Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ Tomorrow will start cloudy, clearing to sunshine by the afternoon with a high of 85 degrees and no rain expected.
• ⛈️ Friday brings the next chance for showers and thunderstorms, with a low severe weather threat including potential small hail and gusty winds, prompting a WFAA Weather Alert Day from 6 AM to noon.
• 🏖️ Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are forecasted to be dry and pleasant, with highs in the 70s over the weekend.

Extended 14-Day Forecast

• 🌦️ The following week (May 6th-7th) shows a slight chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• ☀️ The weekend of May 11th (Mother's Day) and the days following are expected to be dry with temperatures warming into the mid-80s.