DFW Weather: Flash Flood Warnings and Severe Storms Expected Saturday

Saturday Morning Storms and Flooding

• ⚠️ Flash flood warnings are in effect for Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties until mid-morning Saturday.
• ⚡ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing, with the potential for isolated severe storms producing quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• 🌧️ Heavy rainfall is expected, with 1-2 inches in the Dallas metroplex and an additional 2-4 inches, potentially up to 5 inches, in northeast counties.

Severe Weather Outlook

• 📊 Dallas and areas to the east are under a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms.
• 📈 The threat level for severe weather increases slightly further east into Texas.
• 💧 A flood watch is active for northeast counties until Sunday morning due to anticipated heavy rainfall.

Storm Movement and Hail Potential

• 💨 Storms are moving east and northeast at approximately 40-45 mph.
• 🧊 While there have been no significant hail reports recently, the potential exists throughout the morning.
• ⛈️ The severe threat is expected to lessen and move east by noon.

Afternoon and Evening Outlook

• ☁️ By noon, the heaviest rain should be east of the metroplex, with only isolated light rain possible.
• 🌦️ The afternoon is expected to be generally dry but overcast, with a chance of isolated light rain showers later in the evening.
• ❄️ A wintry mix is expected in the far western parts of the state and panhandle, but not in the metroplex.

Temperature and Weekend Forecast

• 🌡️ Current temperatures range from the upper 40s to mid-50s, with cooler afternoon highs in the 40s and 50s.
• 🥶 Overnight temperatures will drop significantly into the upper 30s.
• ☀️ Sunday will be dry and cooler with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 50s, accompanied by a north wind of 15-25 mph.
• 📈 The 14-day forecast shows a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the mid-60s by Monday, low 70s by Tuesday, and 80s by Thursday, with a chance of rain and storms around April 15th-18th.