DFW Easter Weekend Weather: Strong Storms Expected

Current Conditions and Near-Term Outlook

• ☀️ Today was beautiful with temperatures in the 70s, near the normal for this time of year.
• 🌙 Tonight will be mostly clear and pleasantly cool, with overnight lows dropping into the mid-50s.
• 📈 Tomorrow will be warmer and breezier, with south winds pushing temperatures into the low 80s and mostly sunny skies.

Increasing Clouds and Storm Chances

• ☁️ Clouds will begin to increase by Wednesday night and into Thursday, with partly to mostly cloudy conditions expected.
• 🌧️ Rain and storm chances will increase throughout Friday as cloud cover builds.

Easter Weekend Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ WFA Weather Alert Days are in effect for Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday due to expected storm activity.
• ⚡ Impacts from these storms could include quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
• 💧 Pockets of very heavy rain are also possible with any thunderstorms that develop.
• 🗓️ The best timing for showers and storms appears to be starting Saturday morning, with stronger to severe storms possible by Saturday evening and continuing into Sunday morning.
• 📉 Latest data suggests storms may move out by late Sunday morning or early afternoon, but this is subject to change.

Extended Forecast and Seasonal Trends

• 🌡️ Temperatures are forecast to return to the upper 80s on Thursday and remain there through Good Friday.
• 💨 Humidity and wind will increase leading up to the storm system.
• 🌦️ The second half of the 14-day forecast shows seasonal temperatures in the 70s with a daily chance of rain and storms, typical for spring.
• 🚨 It's important to stay updated with the latest forecast, especially for outdoor plans on Saturday, and have a way to receive warnings, such as downloading the WFA app.