DFW Easter Weekend Weather: Heavy Rain and Hail Potential

Easter Weekend Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect for the upcoming Easter weekend in North Texas.
• 💡 This is not anticipated to be a major severe weather event, but heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds are possible.

Rainfall Accumulation Forecast

• 🌧️ Significant rainfall is expected, with some areas in northern Denton and Collin counties potentially receiving 2 to 4 inches.
• 💧 The immediate Dallas-Fort Worth area could see 1 to 2 inches of rain.

Timing of Precipitation

• 🗓️ The primary window for rain and potential severe weather is Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
• ☀️ By Sunday lunchtime, conditions are expected to clear, with a sunny and dry afternoon.

Specific Day Forecasts

• 🌙 Good Friday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight.
• ⛈️ Saturday will see increasing clouds and widespread rain, especially in the afternoon and evening, with potential for severe thunderstorms.
• 🐰 Sunday morning may still be wet, potentially impacting Easter activities, but clearing by late morning.

Additional Weather Information

• 💨 Current conditions include a breezy south wind at 20 mph.
• 🌳 Pollen levels are high for hickory and oak, moderate for sycamore.
• 🌌 A segment on the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) will be featured on WFAA at 10.