DFW Weather: Cloudy Monday, Storms Tuesday & Wednesday with Hail and Tornado Risk

Weekend Recap and Monday Outlook

• ☀️ This past weekend was noted as quiet and a welcome break after a previous weekend filled with tornado warnings and cleanup.
• 🌡️ Sunday's high reached 83 degrees, warmer than the normal 78, with current temperatures at 80 degrees and winds at 17 mph out of the south.
• ☁️ Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy with alternating sunshine, and no significant weather concerns for the morning commute.

Monday Afternoon Storms

• ⚡ A marginal risk (Level 1) for isolated thunderstorms exists late Monday afternoon and evening in far western North Texas, near Abilene.
• ⚠️ The Dallas-Fort Worth area is not included in Monday's severe risk, but is under alert for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday's Storms and Risks

• ☁️ Tuesday will start cloudy, with the chance of thunderstorms moving into the Dallas-Fort Worth area by Tuesday night.
• ⚠️ Main concerns for Tuesday include up to quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds, with a Level 1 marginal risk for areas like Fort Worth and western Collin County.
• ⛈️ Areas northwest of the metroplex have a higher chance (Level 2) for strong or severe thunderstorms with similar hail and wind threats.

Wednesday's Widespread Storms

• 🌧️ Wednesday is forecast to have the most widespread chance for rain, with showers and thunderstorms ongoing in western areas by morning.
• 💥 Thunderstorms could produce quarter-sized hail or 60 mph winds, with some potentially intensifying briefly.
• 🌪️ While the tornado threat is low, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out due to the nature of the storm systems.
• 📈 The forecast includes WFAA weather alert days for Thursday and Friday, with quiet conditions expected.

Extended Forecast

• 🗓️ The forecast for the next weekend shows more scattered showers and storms.
• ⏸️ A brief period of a break from constant storm systems is anticipated for the second week of the forecast period.