DFW Weather: Rain Moves South of North Texas After Morning Storms

Morning Rain and Storms Move South

• 🌧️ Heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex after impacting the area this morning.
• ✈️ DFW Airport experienced significant delays, with inbound flights delayed up to 57 minutes due to the storms.
• 💧 Nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain fell at DFW airport, approaching a record for August.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

• ⚠️ Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect for Navarro, Hill, and Limestone counties until the top of the hour.
• 💨 The damaging wind threat is pushing south towards areas like Corsicana, Maypearl, and Waco.

Western Storms and Road Conditions

• ⚡ Storms are impacting areas further west, including Jack, Parker, and Palo Pinto counties, bringing heavier rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds, though not severe.
• 🚗 Wet roads are expected across the metroplex as the rain begins to move out.

Afternoon Outlook and Heat Return

• ☀️ Skies are expected to clear, leading to a much nicer afternoon and evening.
• 📈 Temperatures will be in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees today.
• 🔥 High pressure to the west will prevent extreme heat initially, but temperatures will rise later in the week, with highs reaching the low 90s tomorrow and potentially close to 100 degrees by Friday.
• 🥵 The heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees later this week.

Extended Forecast

• ☀️ No rain chances are forecast through the end of the week, with highs in the upper 90s expected next weekend.
• 📚 This period coincides with the back-to-school week for many children in North Texas.