DFW Weather: Memorial Day Storms and Severe Threats in North Texas

Memorial Day Storm Forecast

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect for Memorial Day due to expected rounds of rain and storms.
• ⚡ The first storm round is anticipated around midnight, with a second round late in the afternoon and into the evening.
• 🎯 Both storm rounds pose a severe weather threat, including quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Lake Levels and Current Conditions

• 💧 Lake levels across North Texas are generally reported to be around normal levels.
• ☀️ Currently, Dallas is experiencing mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures in the low 90s.
• ☁️ Satellite and radar show showers and storms forming to the west, with potential to become strong but expected to dissipate before reaching the metroplex.

Storm Progression and Tuesday Outlook

• ⏰ Storms are expected to move into the metroplex by mid to late morning on Monday, with scattered showers and storms possible through the afternoon.
• 🌙 A late evening round of rain and storms is forecast for Monday, with some potentially becoming severe.
• ✅ By early Tuesday morning, conditions are expected to be dry, with a low chance of rain and storms by Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Extended Forecast

• 📈 For tonight, expect partly cloudy, warm, and humid conditions with a low around 74 degrees.
• 🌦️ Tomorrow afternoon will be partly cloudy with a low chance of an evening storm, but coverage will be higher on Memorial Day.
• 🌡️ Tuesday will see highs in the low 80s with a 20% chance of storms, and a low chance of rain continuing each day thereafter.
• ☀️ The second half of the 14-day forecast appears warm and drier.