DFW Weather: Overnight Thunderstorms and 14-Day Forecast

Overnight Storms and Severe Threats

• ⚡ Thunderstorms are currently west of North Texas, with some exhibiting severe characteristics and lightning.
• ⚠️ Between 4 PM and 8 PM, storms are expected to move into western counties like Witchita Falls and Archer City, generally weakening as they approach Gainesville and Denton.
• 💨 Between 8 PM and 10 PM, there's a potential for high winds as storms slow down.
• 🌧️ A new round of thunderstorms is forecast for overnight, moving in around 5 AM, bringing potential for heavy rain, high winds, and hail.
• 🌪️ There is an isolated tornado threat introduced for Wednesday, alongside the risk of quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Wednesday's Weather Pattern

• ⛈️ The morning (5 AM - 7 AM) will see thunderstorms weakening as they move towards Gainesville and Denton, with lingering showers and storms in the DFW area.
• ➡️ By the afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM), activity is expected to move east, developing into a line and moving into East Texas.
• ⚠️ The severe weather threat will largely be east of the region by mid-afternoon, but strong winds and hail are still possible around the Metroplex between 5 PM and 7 PM.
• ☀️ Conditions are expected to clear overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with a drier Thursday anticipated.

Rainfall and Extended Forecast

• 🌊 A flood watch is in effect for Wise, Denton, Colin, and Hunt Counties due to the potential for 1 to 3 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 5 inches, primarily north of DFW and along the Red River.
• ☁️ Tonight will be cloudy, humid, and breezy with a 40% chance of storms.
• 📈 Wednesday has a high chance (90% coverage) of scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, with temperatures in the mid-80s.
• ☀️ Temperatures will be in the 70s on Friday, with rain returning.
• 🌦️ The weekend has a small potential for isolated showers or storms, but is expected to be mostly dry.
• 🌧️ The middle of next week shows potential for added rain.