DFW Weather: Memorial Day Storms, Hail, and Wind Forecast

Memorial Day Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect for Memorial Day afternoon and evening due to potential thunderstorms.
• ⚡ Impacts could include heavy rain, frequent lightning, up to quarter-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
• 🚫 This is not a tornado day, but staying updated on warnings is advised.

Rainfall Totals and Severe Weather Risk

• 📊 Current rainfall totals across North Texas are significant, with some areas like Buoy receiving over 3 inches.
• 🎯 The higher chance for severe weather is along and south of I-20, with potential for 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
• 📈 The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a level one marginal risk, while areas south of I-20 are at a level two slight risk.
• ⚠️ An enhanced risk (level three) is forecast for areas further south like Stephenville and Brownwood later tonight.

Afternoon and Evening Storm Outlook

• 🌦️ Scattered thunderstorms are expected to pop up this afternoon, clustering quickly.
• 📍 The primary threat for severe weather is southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, particularly around Ballinger and Coleman.
• ⏰ By 9 PM, most strong thunderstorm activity is expected to push south and east of the Metroplex.

Flood Watch and Tuesday Forecast

• 🌊 A flood watch is in effect through Tuesday morning, with a potential for an additional 1-3 inches of rain in isolated spots, especially south of I-20.
• ☀️ Tuesday is expected to be a dry and partly sunny day, with only a lingering shower possible early in the morning.

Extended Forecast

• ☁️ Wednesday brings a 20% chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms with a low risk of severe weather.
• 💨 Thursday shows a slightly higher coverage of storms, mainly to the southwest and south.
• ☀️ Friday and Saturday are expected to have very low chances of rain, with temperatures warming into the mid-to-upper 80s.
• 📈 The following week, temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s with dry conditions expected.