DFW Weather Forecast: Rainy Easter Weekend with Severe Storm Risk

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Today and Friday will be warm and dry with mostly sunny skies and south winds.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will reach the mid-to-upper 80s, with some spots potentially hitting the upper 80s.

Easter Weekend Storms

• ⛈️ Storm chances increase late Friday night, becoming widespread Saturday morning.
• 🌧️ Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout Saturday, with a second batch Saturday afternoon and evening.
• 💧 Locally heavy rain is expected Saturday night into early Sunday, with potential rainfall of 1-3 inches, and 2-4 inches near the Red River.

Severe Weather Threats

• ⚠️ A marginal to slight risk for strong and severe thunderstorms exists from Friday night into Saturday morning, with threats of large hail and damaging winds.
• ⚡ This risk continues Saturday into early Sunday, with a level two slight risk for severe storms, primarily featuring hail and wind.

Easter Sunday and Beyond

• 🌤️ The rain and storms are expected to push east by midday Sunday, with potential for clearing skies and some sunshine Easter afternoon.
• 🗓️ Weather Alert Days are called for Saturday and Sunday due to the expected rain and storms.
• 🌦️ Rain and thunderstorm chances are expected to continue through most of next week, with a break on Monday.