DFW Weather: Hail and Thunderstorms Expected Across North Texas

Hail Reports Across North Texas

• 💡 Reports of hail have surfaced across North Texas, with some instances of golf ball-sized hail.
• 📌 While some hail has been observed, there are no reports of exceptionally large sizes like baseballs.
• 📸 Several individuals, including reporters from WFA, have shared pictures and videos of the hail, with notable accumulations in areas like Mesquite.

Hail Size and Severe Weather Criteria

• 🎯 Hail is considered severe if it is a quarter-sized or larger.
• ⚠️ Much of the reported hail in areas like Arlington and North Dallas has been pea-sized.
• 🔍 Hail in Ulus was observed to be close to quarter-sized, while hail in Richardson was noted as quarter to nickel-sized.

Current and Upcoming Storms

• ⚡ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Rockwall County and northern Kaufman County, shifting south towards Terrell and Crandall.
• ⛈️ The severe thunderstorm that was in Collin County is dissipating, with some lightning observed between Gainesville and Sherman.
• 🌧️ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue tonight, with a low of 62 degrees.

North Texas Weather Forecast

• 🌦️ Tomorrow, expect scattered rain with about 30% coverage in the morning and 20% in the afternoon, with a high of 80 degrees.
• 📈 Thursday brings a higher chance of rain (40% coverage) and a high of 77 degrees.
• 🗓️ Friday is anticipated to have the best chance for rain in the morning, with scattered showers possible in the afternoon.
• ☀️ The weekend is forecast to be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s, followed by 70s at the start of next week.