DFW Weather: North Texas Storm Forecast and Timeline

Tuesday Storms in North Texas

• 🌧️ Showers and thunderstorms are moving in from the west, with some areas like Parker County already experiencing heavy rain.
• ⚠️ While some storms may produce penny-sized hail, they are not currently classified as severe as they lack quarter-sized hail or larger.
• 💨 Winds are estimated around 40 mph, moving east at approximately 35 mph, with potential to impact areas like Godley around midday.

Afternoon Commute and Evening Outlook

• 🚗 Expect a messy commute home due to scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing through the afternoon rush hour.
• 🏫 Picking up children from school may also be impacted by soggy conditions.
• 🌙 The activity is expected to thin out after sunset, with minimal coverage by 10 p.m.

WFAA Weather Alert Day Details

• 🚨 Tuesday is a WFAA Weather Alert Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., focusing on the strongest storms.
• 🧊 The strongest storms could produce quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• 💧 Most residents will experience brief periods of heavy rainfall, with totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches, and isolated areas up to 4 inches.

Severe Weather and Flood Watch

• ⚡ A level two (slight risk) severe weather outlook is in effect for Tuesday afternoon, primarily affecting Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Hood, and Kaufman counties.
• 🌊 A flood watch is also in place from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, with expected rain totals of 1 to 3 inches, potentially higher in isolated spots.

Extended Forecast

• 🌦️ Scattered showers are likely during the Wednesday morning drive, with high coverage of rain (90%) expected around midday Tuesday as storms move into the I-35 corridor.
• ☀️ Drier weather is anticipated for Wednesday, followed by additional rain rounds on Thursday and Friday, though not expected to be severe.
• 🌷 The weekend, including Mother's Day, is forecasted to be dry with sunshine, with temperatures in the upper 70s, leading into a warmer and drier week ahead.