DFW Weather Forecast: Storms, Heat, and Memorial Day Weekend Outlook

Thursday Afternoon Storms

• ⚠️ A slight risk for severe weather is in place for Thursday, rated level two out of five.
• ⛈️ Potential threats include quarter to golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour.
• ⏰ Thunderstorms are expected to move in from Oklahoma after 2 PM, reaching the DFW area between 4 PM and 6 PM, and moving southwest after 6 PM.
• 📉 The threat for severe weather should diminish by 7 PM or 8 PM.

Friday and Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ Friday will start with sunshine and increasing humidity, with a high near 91 degrees.
• ☁️ A strong cap is expected, making thunderstorms struggle to form, but if they do, they could be severe (40% coverage expected between 4-5 PM).
• 🏖️ Saturday and Sunday are expected to be mostly dry, with highs in the 90s.

Memorial Day Weekend and Next Week

• 🌧️ A cold front arriving late Sunday into Monday will bring the next round of rain, with coverage increasing to about 30% on Sunday afternoon/evening and lingering into Monday.
• 🌡️ This front is expected to drop temperatures from the 90s into the 80s.
• 💨 Next week, highs are anticipated to be in the low 80s, indicating a cooler trend.
• 🌦️ Tuesday will see cloud cover with a high near 78 degrees, and Wednesday will have highs around 81 degrees with a slim chance of rain.