DFW Weather: North Texas Rain and Storms Forecast with Flash Flood Warnings

Current Weather Conditions in DFW

• ⚡ Lightning and thunder are actively occurring in the downtown area, indicating significant weather activity.
• ⚠️ A flash flood warning is in effect for the Metroplex, with high water reported and a recommendation to delay travel.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain has already dropped an inch and a half to nearly two inches in some areas, with more expected.

Flash Flood Warning Details

• 📍 The flash flood warning covers parts of Tarrant, Dallas, and Ellis Counties, extending from downtown Dallas to areas like Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville, Irving, Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill, and Duncanville.
• ⏰ The warning is active until 9:15 AM, highlighting the immediate concern for localized flash flooding and ponding on roads.
• 🚗 Drivers are advised to be aware of heavy rain impacting Dallas County, including along Central Expressway and Highway 67, as well as areas like Garland, Mesquite, and Lancaster.

Storm Outlook for the Week

• ⛈️ While the immediate severe thunderstorm watch expires at 7 AM, a marginal risk for strong and severe thunderstorms with hail and wind remains for the rest of the day.
• 📅 A weather alert day is in effect for Thursday, with widespread showers and storms expected, particularly late Thursday into Friday.
• ☀️ The weekend forecast shows a tapering off of showers and storms, with mostly sunny skies expected by Sunday, offering a break before more chances of thunderstorms early the following week.

Rainfall and Forecasted Amounts

• 💧 Some areas have already exceeded half an inch to an inch of rain this morning, with potential for isolated higher amounts.
• 📈 The 14-day forecast indicates continued rain and thunderstorms today, tomorrow, and into Friday, with a possibility of isolated to scattered activity on Saturday.
• 🌡️ High temperatures are expected to be around 83 degrees, with a return to mostly sunny skies on Sunday.