DFW Weather: Heavy Rain Expected Friday Night into Saturday, 14-Day Forecast

Overnight Rainfall and DFW Weather Alert

• 🌧️ Heavy rain is expected to impact North Texas from Friday night through Saturday, with rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches.
• ⚠️ Isolated higher amounts are possible, especially near the Red River, with some models indicating amounts exceeding 2 inches.
• 🚨 A WFAA Weather Alert is in effect due to the potential for significant rainfall.

Current Conditions and Afternoon Showers

• ☁️ Currently, DFW is experiencing scattered showers and cloud cover, with about 10% coverage.
• ⚡ Brief, scattered showers are possible throughout the afternoon, mainly to the southeast of DFW.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to reach around 82°F today, with current readings at 73°F.

Potential for Thunderstorms and Severe Weather

• ⛈️ Thunderstorms are possible tonight, primarily in the far western counties west of DFW, closer to Wichita Falls and Haskell.
• 💨 If strong storms occur tonight, they could bring up to 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
• ⚠️ The primary threat over the next couple of days remains the heavy rain, not severe weather.

Friday Morning Commute and Evening Rain

• 🚗 Scattered rain is anticipated Friday morning, which could impact the morning commute.
• ⏳ A break in the rain is expected around midday Friday.
• 🌃 The main line of rain is forecast to move in Friday evening, becoming widespread and heaviest overnight.

Saturday Forecast and Tropical Update

• 🌦️ The heaviest rain is expected to push east of DFW by Saturday morning, with a break around midday.
• ⬆️ Another batch of rain is possible Saturday evening as a front moves in.
• 🌀 Tropical Storm Melissa is likely transitioning to a hurricane in the Caribbean and could impact Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

14-Day Forecast Overview

• 📈 A look at the 14-day forecast is provided, offering a broader outlook on upcoming weather patterns.