DFW Weather Alert: Storm Timing, Hail, and Cooler Temperatures Ahead

Severe Thunderstorm Activity

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect due to severe thunderstorms, with some producing quarter-sized hail and winds up to 60 mph.
• ⚡ One thunderstorm warning is active for Cooke and Grayson counties until 7:00 PM, with the storm weakening but still expected to bring P-size hail.
• 📍 Storms are consolidating along the Red River, with a thunderstorm watch in effect until 10:00 PM for hail up to quarter size and 60 mph winds.

Storm Timing and Cold Front Impact

• 🥶 A cold front is expected to move through the DFW area around 11:00 PM tonight, leading to more widespread thunderstorms.
• 🌪️ The primary severe weather threat tonight is in northeastern Oklahoma and Arkansas, with a very low tornado threat for North Texas.
• 🌧️ Rain is expected to continue into Wednesday morning, impacting the morning commute from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Temperature Forecast and State Fair Outlook

• 🌡️ Tonight's low will be around 70 degrees, with some storms being severe this evening, bringing wind and hail threats.
• ☀️ Tomorrow's high will be a much cooler 82 degrees, a significant drop from today's 97 degrees, offering a welcome cooldown.
• 🎡 Looking ahead, the State Fair begins on Friday with a high of 85 degrees, and temperatures will remain in the 80s throughout the following week.