DFW Weather: Flooding Continues, Severe Storms Expected Tuesday

Wise County Flooding and Road Closures

• ⚠️ Wise County is experiencing significant flooding, with over a dozen roads still closed due to the overflowing Trinity River.
• 💧 Areas near Lake Bridgeport have received up to 18 inches of rain in the past two weeks, leading to at least one home being surrounded by water.
• 🚫 Lake Worth is closed to all recreational activities, including boat ramps, due to dangerous water levels.

Tuesday's Severe Weather Threat

• ⚡ A WFAA Weather Alert Day is in effect for Tuesday, with the potential for severe storms.
• 🌪️ Expected threats include quarter-sized hail, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and heavy rainfall.
• 📈 The risk for severe weather is higher further south in North Texas, with a marginal risk in the Metroplex and a slight risk in areas like Hillsboro and Corsicana.

Current Conditions and Short-Term Forecast

• ☀️ Today is expected to be mostly sunny and quiet, with temperatures in the cool side, reaching the mid-70s later.
• 🌙 Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 50s.
• 🌧️ Rain and a few thunderstorms are expected to move back in by Monday morning, initially in western counties, with low coverage of light rain in the Metroplex by noon.

Mid-Week Outlook

• ⛈️ Tuesday will see increasing rain and storm coverage, potentially becoming severe by midday, with the threat shifting south and east by the evening.
• 🌦️ Wednesday is expected to have lingering clouds and a chance of light rain.
• 🗓️ Thursday and Friday are forecast to have low coverage of rain, with Mother's Day weekend looking nice and dry with warmer temperatures.