DFW Weather Forecast: Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Evening

Today's Beautiful Weather

• ☀️ Today was exceptionally beautiful with temperatures reaching the mid-70s, well above the seasonal normal of 67°F.
• 🌡️ The high reached 75°F, far from the record of 99°F set in 1911.
• 📸 Current conditions are quiet with blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s across the DFW area.

Mid-Week Storm System

• ➡️ A storm system moving east from the West Coast is expected to bring increasing clouds by Wednesday.
• ⛈️ Late Wednesday afternoon and early evening, a dry line moving east towards I-35 could trigger isolated showers and thunderstorms.
• ⚠️ There is a low threat of these storms producing quarter-sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 50-60 mph.
• 📍 The highest chances for severe weather are currently projected for Far Eastern Texas, with DFW having a low chance.

Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ The DFW area is under a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather on Wednesday.
• 💥 If storms become severe, potential impacts include quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Tuesday's Forecast

• 🥶 Tonight will be clear and chilly, with temperatures dropping into the low to upper 40s.
• ☀️ Tuesday morning will start chilly, but the afternoon will warm up nicely into the mid and upper 70s along and east of I-35.
• 🔥 An elevated fire threat is expected due to dry conditions, especially west of I-35.

Extended 14-Day Forecast

• 💨 Winds will increase significantly from Tuesday through Thursday, with gusts potentially exceeding 45 mph on Friday.
• 🚨 By Friday, the fire threat could escalate to the critical category along and west of I-35.
• 📅 The 14-day forecast shows a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
• 🍀 St. Patrick's Day weekend is expected to be nice, warm, and dry.
• 🗓️ A slight chance of rain and storms is present around March 19th, possibly as an overnight event.