DFW Weather Forecast: Severe Storms, Hail, Heavy Rain, and Chilly Weekend

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Risk Areas

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10:00 a.m. for counties along the Red River, including Wise County, but not the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
• 🎯 A moderate risk for strong severe thunderstorms is forecast for the Ark-La-Tex region, Sulfur Springs, and areas further east.
• 📈 An enhanced risk extends south to Canton, Athens, Palestine, and Jacksonville for later today.

Afternoon Storm Development and Threats

• ⚡ Scattered showers may taper off this morning, with another uptick expected mid to late morning, leading to developing thunderstorms north and east of Dallas-Fort Worth in the afternoon.
• 🧊 The primary threats for the DFW area are larger hail and damaging wind gusts.
• 🌪️ The tornado threat for the Metroplex is expected to remain very low.

Overnight and Saturday Forecast

• 🌧️ A new round of showers and thunderstorms is anticipated after midnight tonight, bringing an increasing threat of heavy rain.
• 🌊 Widespread showers and storms are expected through the early morning hours of Saturday, with potential for flooding.
• 📉 By midday Saturday, shower and thunderstorm activity will begin to taper off, with a few leftover showers possible Saturday afternoon and evening.

Weekend Temperatures and Conditions

• 🥶 Saturday evening will be chilly.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will struggle to get out of the upper 50s on Saturday and Sunday, with lows dipping into the low 40s by Sunday morning.
• ☔ Damp conditions are expected throughout the weekend as rain tapers off.

Rainfall Totals and Flood Watch

• 💧 Rainfall totals could reach two to three inches in some areas, with three to five inches or more expected in northeastern counties.
• ⚠️ A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning for northeastern counties due to the potential for significant rainfall.