DFW Weather: Easter Weekend Forecast - Rain and Storms Expected

Current Weather and Near-Term Outlook

• ☀️ Today, expect temperatures in the mid-70s to low 80s across North Texas, with south winds that may gust up to 22 mph.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will reach the mid-80s today, with some areas south of the front potentially nearing 90 degrees.
• 📉 A noticeable drop in temperatures is expected tonight, with daytime highs likely staying out of the 70s on Tuesday.
• 📈 Temperatures will warm back into the low 80s on Wednesday and upper 80s on Thursday, remaining above normal for the week.

Easter Weekend Weather Pattern Shift

• 🌧️ By Friday, a shift in the weather pattern will bring increased chances of rain and storms to North Texas.
• ⚠️ The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the northwestern parts of the Metroplex and North Texas for a slight risk of severe storms late in the week.
• 🗓️ Friday evening and night will see about a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Weekend Rain and Storm Coverage

• ⛈️ Saturday is expected to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with coverage increasing to 50-60%.
• ☔ These chances will continue and become more widespread on Easter Sunday, with a likely increase in coverage.
• 🔄 The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist into the following week.