DFW Weather: Rain Forecast and Timeline for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Thursday's Rain Outlook

• ☁️ North Texas can expect a mix of sunshine and cloud cover on Thursday, with some rain moving in from the south.
• 💧 The heaviest rain is concentrated in central and south Texas, with a flood risk there, but North Texas is on the tail end of this system.
• 📍 Most rain for DFW will stay south of Interstate 20, with coverage between 20% to 40% across the metroplex.
• 📈 Rain coverage increases between 3 PM and 6 PM in southern counties, expanding northward, but most activity will remain south of DFW.

Friday's Wet Commute and Tapering Rain

• 🌧️ Rain coverage is expected to increase to about 60% on Friday, with cooler temperatures and a high of 71 degrees.
• ⏰ The heaviest rain is anticipated overnight into Friday morning, with better coverage along northern and eastern counties.
• ⚠️ The threat for severe weather is very low, but Friday morning could bring a wet commute, requiring extra travel time.
• 🌦️ Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, tapering off from west to east by Friday afternoon.
• ⚡ Strong storms may develop Friday afternoon and evening in counties east of DFW, such as Henderson, Tyler, and Jacksonville.

Weekend and Beyond

• 📈 A quarter to half an inch of rainfall is possible across North Texas through Friday.
• 🗓️ Another round of rain is likely on Sunday, with most activity expected to the east of DFW.
• ⚠️ A higher risk for severe weather is forecast east of North Texas on Sunday, shifting towards the Mississippi Valley.
• ☀️ Looking ahead, the next couple of weeks are expected to be warm with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, interspersed with a few rounds of rain.