DFW Weather Forecast: Stormy Easter Weekend Ahead with Hail and Wind

Weekend Weather Alert for DFW

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect for Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday morning due to potential severe thunderstorms.
• ⚡ The storms could bring up to quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts, meeting the criteria for severe thunderstorms.
• 🌧️ Expect very heavy rain late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible.

Friday and Saturday Morning Outlook

• ☀️ Friday is expected to be a quiet and dry day, with partly cloudy skies becoming mostly cloudy.
• ⛈️ Scattered showers and storms may develop late Friday night into Saturday morning, primarily west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
• 🧊 The highest risk for hail and strong winds during this early period is west of the metroplex, with a lower chance for severe weather in DFW itself.

Saturday Afternoon Through Sunday Morning

• 💨 By Saturday afternoon, showers and thunderstorms are expected to drift eastward and become more widespread across the metroplex.
• ⏰ The main window for widespread, heavy rain is Saturday night and overnight Saturday into pre-sunrise Sunday.
• ☀️ Sunday afternoon is forecast to be dry and sunny, with lingering rain possible only in the early morning.

Extended Forecast and Stormy Season

• 🌡️ Tonight will be pleasant and breezy, with Friday reaching a high of 88 degrees and remaining dry.
• 📈 The 14-day forecast shows highs generally in the upper 70s to low 80s, with daily chances for scattered showers and storms.
• 🌱 Late April and May are considered the peak of stormy season in North Texas, making it important to stay updated on weather alerts.