DFW Weather Forecast: Storms Expected for Memorial Day Weekend

Current Storms and Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until midnight, primarily for Palo Pinto County, though the severe threat has lowered for most of North Texas.
• ⚡ Storms are currently impacting Parker, Tarrant, Denton, and Dallas Counties with rain, while Weatherford sees clear conditions.
• 💨 A storm cell near Comanche County is being monitored for hail and potential 70 mph wind speeds.
• 💧 By midnight, the severe weather threat is expected to move southwest, leaving only light rain.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday will be warm and dry but humid, with high temperatures in the 90s.
• ☁️ Sunday will be mostly dry with highs in the 90s, but there is a 40% chance of rain.

Memorial Day Monday Forecast

• 🌧️ Monday is designated a WFA Weather Alert Day with a 60% chance of rain, impacting early morning and early afternoon.
• ⛈️ While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, expect brief heavy rain, frequent lightning, potential small hail, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
• ⚠️ It is advised to have a way to receive warnings and head inside if thunder is heard.

Frontal System and Temperature Changes

• 🥶 A cold front is expected to arrive late Sunday, increasing rain coverage into Monday.
• 🏞️ Minor flood concerns are possible in East Texas due to the rain system.
• 📉 Following the cold front, temperatures will cool down, with Memorial Day highs around 80° after weekend highs in the 90s, potentially impacting outdoor plans.