DFW Weather Alert: Overnight Storms May Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail

WFAA Weather Alert Day Details

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert day is in effect for early Saturday morning, from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, due to potential severe thunderstorms.
• 🎯 The primary threat during this window is large hail, with the maximum potential being golf ball-sized hail in some storms.
• 💡 It's important to note that not every thunderstorm will produce hail, and not all hail will reach the maximum size.

Storm Progression and Hail Potential

• ⚡ As early as 2:00 AM, showers and thunderstorms will develop southwest of the Metroplex, potentially producing small hail.
• 🧊 By 3:00 AM, storms could intensify near Stephenville, Eastland, and Abilene, with hail up to quarter-size.
• 💥 The potential for golf ball-sized hail is most significant between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
• 📈 These are described as elevated thunderstorms, meaning they are not rooted to the surface, and the main threat is hail, not tornadoes or damaging winds.

Saturday Afternoon and Weekend Outlook

• 🌦️ While the main severe threat is early Saturday, thunderstorms east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area (e.g., Terrell, Corsicana) could produce quarter-sized hail on Saturday afternoon.
• 📉 Saturday's high temperatures will be significantly colder, only reaching the low to mid-50s, a stark contrast to Friday's 82 degrees.
• 💧 Rain totals are generally expected to be between a quarter and half an inch across North Texas, with higher amounts possible along the Red River and into Oklahoma.
• ☀️ Sunday is expected to be dry with mostly sunny skies, and temperatures will return to the low to mid-70s early next week, with a chance of thunderstorms returning mid-week.