DFW Severe Thunderstorm Watch & 14-Day Forecast: Hail, Wind, and Weekend Rain

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for western North Texas, including Wise, Parker, Palopinto, Young, and Jack counties until 10 p.m. Thursday.
• ⚡ Potential impacts include quarter to golf ball-sized hail and 60+ mph wind gusts.
• 🚨 It is recommended to have a way to receive warnings and download the WFA Plus app.

Current Radar and Storm Progression

• 🛰️ An active radar shows a cluster of thunderstorms northwest of DFW, with a severe thunderstorm warning for Young County until 5 p.m.
• 📈 This storm is progressing southeast at approximately 30 mph, with a hail core showing up along Highway 114.
• 🌧️ Additional showers are present in northeastern North Texas, and new thunderstorms are developing along a dry line in West Texas, potentially moving into western DFW counties.

Evening and Overnight Forecast

• 📉 The bulk of the strong activity is expected to stay west of DFW, with some showers potentially expanding into Denton, Collin, Fort Worth, Tarrant, and Dallas counties between 6-8 p.m.
• 🌙 By midnight, most areas should be dry, with lingering showers possible to the south. Tonight will be cloudy and humid, with temperatures dropping to around 68°.

Extended Forecast: Friday Through Monday

• ☀️ Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be humid and warm, with temperatures in the 90s.
• ☔ Rain is expected to return on Sunday into Memorial Day Monday, with a 40-60% coverage.
• 💨 A front moving into the area is expected to bring this rain, potentially lingering through Monday.
• ⚠️ The threat for severe weather looks low for the weekend, but this could change as the forecast is still several days out.

Temperature Outlook

• 🔥 Current temperatures are in the mid-80s, feeling warm and humid.
• 🌡️ Friday and Saturday will be warmer, staying in the 90s.
• 💨 A cooler trend is expected early next week, with temperatures in the 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday, feeling much better than the weekend heat.