DFW Weather Forecast: Severe Weather Potential This Weekend

Weekend Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ There is a slight chance of severe weather this weekend in North Texas, with potential for quarter-sized hail or larger and winds up to 60 mph.
• ⚡ The WFA weather alert days are in place to cover these potential severe weather events.

Current and Near-Term Forecast

• 🌧️ Currently, there are rain showers around the Coricanna and Athens areas, but nothing severe is expected tonight.
• 🌦️ Rain is expected to continue through Saturday morning and into the early afternoon, with a possibility of some sunshine later in the day.
• 💧 An additional quarter to half an inch of rain is possible during this period.

Sunday's Storm Potential

• ⛈️ A single thunderstorm is possible early Sunday morning around Athens and Palestine, extending until 6:00 a.m.
• ⚡ Another chance of severe weather is forecast for Sunday afternoon, between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., impacting Dallas, McKinney, and areas to the east.
• 🧊 The threat on Sunday afternoon includes hail up to the size of quarters and winds of 60 mph or stronger.

Broader Weather Trends

• 🗓️ April is noted as potentially the most turbulent month of the year for weather.
• 📅 Additional chances of rain and storms, possibly severe, are forecasted for the following week, including Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the subsequent Monday and Wednesday.

Farewell to Ed Whet

• 👏 The video also includes a personal note about Ed Whet, who spent 23 years with his company and celebrated his last day with a visit to his favorite restaurant, Hooters.
• 🎉 Ed was celebrated with a birthday song at Hooters, marking the end of his long tenure with the company.