DFW Easter Weekend Weather: Rain, Storms, and Hail Forecast

Weekend Weather Alert Days

• ⚠️ WFAA has issued Weather Alert Days for Saturday and Sunday due to impactful weather expected over the Easter weekend.
• ☔ Potential impacts include canceled soccer practices, delayed Easter egg hunts, and general disruption due to rain and storms.

Storm Details and Impacts

• ⚡ Isolated storms may contain up to quarter-size hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and heavy rain.
• 📍 The heaviest rain is expected along a stalled front, particularly in western counties, potentially moving into the I-35 corridor including Dallas and Tarrant County.
• 📈 A slight risk (Level 2) for severe weather is forecast for most of North Texas on Saturday, with the eastern half of North Texas also under a slight risk on Sunday.
• 🌊 The potential for 1 to 3 inches of rainfall could lead to flooding.

Temperature and Humidity Outlook

• ☀️ Today offers blue skies with a high of 66°, a cooler day before temperatures climb.
• 📈 Temperatures will climb into the 80s over the next few days, 7-12 degrees warmer than normal, due to a breezy south wind.
• 💧 The south wind will also increase humidity, leading to a muggy feel in the air.
• 🌡️ Weekend temperatures are forecast to be around 80° on Saturday and 78° on Sunday, with about 40% storm coverage on Saturday and 50% on Sunday.

Staying Informed

• 📱 It's crucial to stay updated and have a way to receive warnings, such as by downloading the WFAA app or using WFAA Plus on smart TVs.
• 🗓️ Next week is expected to remain somewhat unsettled with a slim daily chance of rain, and highs in the low 80s to upper 70s.