DFW Weather Alert: Severe Storms Expected Monday Afternoon in North Texas

Monday Afternoon Storm Threat

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect for North Texas due to the potential for severe storms this afternoon.
• 🎯 The biggest area of concern is along the Red River, with an enhanced risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe weather.
• ⚡ Most of North Texas is under a level 3 enhanced risk, with a level 2 slight risk just south.

Potential Storm Impacts

• 🌪️ Storms could produce quarter to golf ball size hail and 60 to 70 mph wind gusts.
• 🚨 An isolated tornado threat is not being ruled out at this point.
• 📍 The threat is higher the further north you are, particularly along the Red River.

Storm Timeline and Development

• 🕒 Between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. is the primary window for severe storm development and activity.
• 📈 Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop around 4:00 p.m., initially along western counties, with activity potentially increasing and consolidating around 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• 📉 The threat is expected to lower after 8:00 p.m. as daytime heating diminishes.

Current Conditions and Outlook

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are around 79 degrees with high humidity and south winds of 10-20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
• ☀️ Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach about 85 degrees, which will fuel thunderstorm development.
• 🗓️ Tuesday is forecast to be drier, with temperatures in the 80s for the rest of the week and slimmer rain chances on Thursday.
• 🗓️ Another round of rain is possible as Memorial Day approaches.