DFW Friday Rain Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Evening Through Saturday Morning

Friday Rain and Storms

• ☁️ Scattered rain and cloud cover are expected throughout Friday, with about 30% coverage in the afternoon.
• ⛈️ Rain coverage is expected to increase after 5 PM, with thunderstorms developing in western counties between 5-7 PM.
• ⚡ Between 7-10 PM, storms will move into western North Texas, bringing a potential for 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
• ⚠️ DFW is under a marginal level one risk for severe weather, with the primary concerns being heavy rain and frequent lightning.

Heavy Rain and Flood Watch

• 💧 A flood watch is in effect from 7 PM Friday through 10 AM Saturday, with expected rain totals of 1 to 3 inches, and isolated higher amounts.
• 🗺️ The heaviest rain is anticipated in the overnight hours through Saturday morning, particularly impacting Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
• 📈 Some models indicate slightly higher amounts along eastern and southeastern counties, while western counties might see 1 to 2 inches.
• 💨 The speed at which the main line of storms moves through will influence the flood risk, with faster movement potentially lowering it.

Saturday and Beyond

• 🌦️ Scattered showers are expected to continue on Saturday, with about 30% coverage in the morning and 20% in the afternoon, mainly to the south.
• 🌃 An uptick in rain coverage is possible Saturday evening, especially along southern counties, before drying out Saturday night into Sunday morning.
• ☀️ The forecast for Sunday is rain-free with a high of 77 degrees.
• 🍂 Next week is expected to be rain-free, with a cold front arriving Wednesday dropping highs into the 60s and morning lows into the 40s and 50s, bringing a fall-like feel.