DFW Weather Forecast: Storms Expected Memorial Day Weekend

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Today offers the only real chance to get out on the water this weekend, with storms kept out of the forecast.
• ⚠️ Be mindful of gusty winds up to 31 mph on open waters, which can make smaller boats choppy.
• ☁️ Low clouds are present this morning but expected to thin out, allowing for some sunshine to break out.

Saturday Evening and Sunday Storms

• ⚡ A few storms are possible Saturday evening into Saturday night in the northern tier counties along the Red River.
• ⚠️ A marginal risk for severe weather extends into Wise, Denton, and Collin counties for the evening, with a slight risk in far northwestern North Texas.
• 💧 Sunday afternoon will see isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing, especially in southeastern counties.
• 🌧️ The main weather event arrives late Sunday evening into Sunday night with widespread rain and thunderstorms pushing into the metroplex.

Monday Storms and Cooler Temperatures

• ⛈️ Monday morning will continue with widespread rain and thunderstorms, bringing a threat of hail up to quarter size, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
• 💨 Monday afternoon and evening may see storms with quarter-size hail and 60 mph winds.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will cool down into the lower 80s on Monday, with below-normal temperatures and rain chances expected for most of the following week.
• ☀️ The weather is expected to dry out by next Friday, with temperatures returning closer to seasonal averages.