DFW Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Expected Friday & Saturday, Cooler Temps Next Week

Weekend Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert is in effect for Friday night into Saturday due to the potential for heavy rain.
• 🎯 Rain totals are expected to be 1 to 2 inches, with isolated higher amounts, particularly near the Red River.
• 🚨 Viewers are advised to have a way to receive warnings and to stay updated via WFA Plus.

Today and Tonight's Forecast

• 🌦️ Expect a few isolated showers today, with only a 10% chance of rain coverage.
• ⛈️ Tonight, more thunderstorms may develop closer to midnight for far western North Texas, with a slight risk of 60 mph wind gusts or quarter-sized hail in isolated storms.

Tomorrow's Rain and Severe Weather Potential

• 🚗 Scattered rain is possible tomorrow morning, potentially impacting the morning commute, though widespread heavy rain is not expected.
• 🌃 By the afternoon and evening, heavy rain is forecast to move into North Texas and continue into the overnight hours.
• ⚡ The threat for severe weather is low for most areas, but southwestern North Texas could see storms intensify.

Saturday and Sunday Outlook

• 🌧️ Rain is expected to continue Saturday morning, with some areas seeing a dry pocket while others experience heavy rain.
• 💨 An additional, quick round of rain is possible Saturday evening before drying out by Sunday morning.
• 🌡️ Rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely area-wide, with higher amounts possible near the Red River.
• 📅 Outdoor plans for Saturday are discouraged, with Sunday looking drier but still cloudy, with highs in the mid-70s.

Next Week's Weather Shift

• 💨 A new front will move in next week, bringing dry conditions and dropping highs into the 60s by Wednesday.
• 🎃 Halloween is currently forecast to be dry with highs in the 60s.