DFW Weather: Overnight Hail, Winds, and 14-Day Forecast

Overnight Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert is in effect for overnight tonight and early Saturday morning from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• ⛈️ The primary concerns are up to quarter-size hail, 60 mph winds, and very heavy rain.
• 🚫 Tornadoes are not expected for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but the severe threat is low.

Current Conditions and Storm Movement

• 🌡️ Today's high temperatures have been in the 50s and low 60s, below the normal of 74°F.
• 💨 Current conditions in the Metroplex include a north wind at 10 mph with a couple of sprinkles.
• ➡️ Heavy thunderstorms and tornado-warned storms have moved east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area into East Texas and Arkansas.

Saturday and Beyond

• 🌧️ Widespread heavy rain is expected overnight and into Saturday morning, potentially leaving fields soaking wet.
• 🌤️ By Saturday afternoon, the rain will become more scattered, mainly east of the Metroplex, with cloudy and cool conditions.
• ❄️ In western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle, accumulating snow is possible on the backside of the storm system.
• 📈 The 14-day forecast shows sunshine returning Sunday with a high of 54°F, followed by a warming trend into the 70s and 80s next week, with dry conditions expected.

Rainfall and Future Outlook

• 💧 Anticipated rainfall is 1 to 3 inches from overnight through early Sunday morning, providing a much-needed soaking.
• 🌬️ Saturday will be a cool day with highs in the 50s and breezy north winds at 15-30 mph.
• 🗓️ The following weeks appear mostly dry, with a slight chance of scattered showers and storms in mid-April.