DFW Weather: North Texas Rain & Storm Forecast for Easter Weekend

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ WFA Weather Alert Days are in effect for Saturday and into Sunday morning, with potential for quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• ⚡ This severe weather threat is expected to be isolated, meaning not everyone will experience it.
• 🌧️ More widespread will be heavy rain, particularly Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Friday and Saturday Forecast

• ☀️ Friday will see a high of 86°F with cloud cover and a breezy south wind; a few showers are possible in the evening.
• ⛈️ Thunderstorms are expected mainly along northwestern counties Friday night into Saturday morning, continuing scattered through Saturday morning, especially in the western half of North Texas.
• ☁️ Saturday afternoon will be mostly dry for many, with continued cloud cover throughout the day.

Saturday Night and Sunday Storms

• 🎯 A slight risk for severe weather is forecast for most of the area from late Saturday into Sunday morning (Level 2 out of 5).
• ⚡ Storms are anticipated to move in Saturday evening around 9:00 p.m., with another round expected around 10:00 p.m. and continuing into Sunday morning.
• 🍳 For Easter Sunday sunrise services, scattered thunderstorms are likely, with temperatures near 63°F; indoor services might be a better option.
• 💨 The rain is expected to quickly push east and dissipate by Sunday midday, with potential for some sunshine in the afternoon.

Rainfall and Extended Forecast

• 💧 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible across North Texas on Saturday and Sunday, with isolated higher amounts in northern counties.
• 🗓️ The 14-day forecast shows slim but present rain chances almost every day next week.
• 💨 Today's forecast includes a high of 86°F and breezy conditions, with a chance of an afternoon/evening shower, but most will stay dry. Saturday will be cloudy with a high near 79°F.