DFW Weather: Rainy Week Ahead with Possible Severe Storms on Tuesday

Weekend Recap and Early Week Outlook

• ☀️ The weekend offered perfect weather, with some enjoying the opening of WFAA's new splash pad.
• 🥶 However, mornings are turning chilly, with temperatures expected to drop to 49-53 degrees Monday morning, requiring fleece.
• ☁️ By Monday afternoon, temperatures will rise to 77 degrees, with increasing clouds and a chance of scattered rain and thunderstorms.

Tuesday's Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert is in effect for Tuesday morning and afternoon due to the potential for rain and strong to severe thunderstorms.
• ⚡ The primary threats include up to quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds, along with brief heavy rain.
• 📉 While the risk for severe weather is generally low in North Texas, it is expected to be higher in central and southeast Texas.
• 🌧️ Widespread sprinkles and light rain are anticipated Tuesday morning, with thunderstorms developing and becoming more widespread by late morning and into the afternoon.

Mid-Week and Weekend Forecast

• 🌦️ Lingering rain is expected in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by mid-afternoon Tuesday, with a possibility of stronger storms down towards Corsicana and Athens before exiting by 7 PM.
• ☀️ Wednesday is expected to have a break from widespread rain, with spotty showers and storms returning on Thursday.
• 🌸 Mother's Day weekend is forecast to be beautiful, with temperatures in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies.
• 📈 The forecast indicates a break from significant rain chances for the latter half of May, though the end of May is typically an active period.