DFW Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible Thursday Afternoon

Thursday Afternoon Storms

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert Day is in effect for Thursday afternoon, specifically between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
• 🎯 Everyone in the metroplex is under a slight risk for severe weather (Level 2 out of 5).
• ⚡ The strongest storms, not all storms, could produce quarter to golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Forecast Nuances and Timing

• ☀️ The morning will appear sunny, but storms are expected to develop, potentially originating along the Red River and moving south.
• 🧩 Models indicate storms may weaken as they move south into the metroplex between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with some models showing them fizzling out by 8:00 PM.
• ⚠️ A cap is in place, which limits thunderstorm formation and severity, but it is expected to be weaker than on Monday.
• 📈 There is a 40% coverage of rain forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening.

Weekend and Memorial Day Outlook

• 🌡️ Thursday will be warm with a high of 91°F and noticeably more humid.
• 🌧️ Rain is possible on Friday and Saturday, with humid and warm conditions expected.
• ☀️ Sunday is forecast to be mostly dry.
• 🗓️ Rain is also expected on Memorial Day as a front moves in, dropping highs to the 80s, with about a 30% chance of precipitation.