DFW Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain and Flood Watch Expected Friday Evening Through Saturday Morning

DFW Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ A flood watch is in effect for North Texas from Friday evening through Saturday morning due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
• 💡 The heaviest rain is expected along the I-35 corridor, with isolated areas potentially receiving over three inches.

Rainfall Timing and Coverage

• 📅 Friday Morning: Only about 30% of the region will see rain, with 70% remaining dry.
• 📅 Friday Afternoon: Rain coverage remains around 30%.
• 📅 Friday Evening (8 PM - Midnight): Rain coverage increases significantly, becoming widespread overnight.
• 📅 Saturday Morning: Rain chances decrease to 30%, with 70% of the area dry.
• 📅 Saturday Afternoon: Rain chances further decrease to 20%.
• 📅 Saturday Evening: Rain chances rise again to 40%.
• 📅 Saturday Night & Sunday: The region will be dry, though Sunday is expected to be cloudy until the afternoon when the sun is predicted to come out.

Severe Weather Potential and Temperatures

• ⚠️ The severe weather threat for Friday is low, with a possibility of gusty winds and small hail.
• 🌡️ Tonight's low will be 66 degrees, and Friday's high will reach 80 degrees.
• ☀️ The forecast for the next 14 days includes sunshine and temperatures in the 70s on Monday and Tuesday, followed by sunshine in the 60s on Wednesday and Thursday.

Important Reminders

• 🎃 Halloween (October 31st) is expected to be a great night for trick-or-treating.
• ⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends on the weekend following Halloween, when clocks fall back one hour, and standard time begins.
• ⚠️ It is crucial to change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors during the time change weekend.