DFW Weather Forecast: Warm-up Ahead After Cool Weekend, Tornado Trends Discussed

Severe Weather Trends

• 🌪️ Last week saw nearly 1,500 storm reports across the U.S., including 95 severe wind reports, 448 severe hail reports, and 132 tornado reports.
• 📈 While tornado frequency is trending up in areas east of Texas, North Texas is experiencing a downward trend, averaging 18 tornadoes per year but seeing fewer than average in 10 of the last 15 years.
• ⚠️ Areas like Louisiana, Arkansas, and further east are unfortunately seeing an upward trend in tornado frequency.

Current and Upcoming DFW Weather

• ☀️ Currently, North Texas is experiencing clear skies after a chilly start, with lows in the 20s and 40s.
• 🌡️ Tonight's forecast predicts lows around 43 degrees, about 10 degrees cooler than normal, with mostly clear skies and light winds.
• 📈 Tomorrow's highs will reach the low 70s, a few degrees cooler than the normal high of 75, with plenty of sunshine and pleasant, dry conditions.

Extended Forecast

• ☀️ The forecast for the next 14 days shows temperatures climbing into the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday.
• 🌦️ A weak front will bring slightly cooler temperatures on Friday, followed by sunshine and highs around 81 on Saturday and 86 on Sunday.
• ⚠️ There is a low chance of rain on Easter Sunday, April 20th, with a slightly higher chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday of the following week.