DFW Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms Possible Tuesday Evening, Cooler Temps

Morning Storms and Flash Flood Warnings

• ⚡ Flash flood warnings were issued early Tuesday morning for Fannon and Grayson counties in North Texas.
• ⚠️ Areas like Jack, Palipinto, and Parker County experienced flood warnings that lasted until around 9 AM, with some areas seeing brief heavy rainfall.
• ☁️ Cloud cover and lingering rain from the morning showers kept temperatures cooler, with Dallas at 80 degrees instead of the typical 90s.

Afternoon Thunderstorm Potential

• 🎯 Scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon, with about a 20% chance of rain, mainly west of DFW.
• 💨 The main concerns with these potential storms are brief heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding and gusty winds up to 40-45 mph.
• 📉 These storms are not expected to reach severe limits and are likely to wind down into the evening.

Evening and Extended Forecast

• 🌃 More rain is expected tonight into tomorrow, though not in large amounts.
• 🌡️ High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s for most of the DFW area, with some locations potentially staying in the 80s if cloud cover persists.
• ☀️ The heat is expected to remain normal for August, with highs in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits due to humidity.

Tropical System Update

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Aaron has formed and is expected to move west, with models indicating it could reach hurricane status this week, potentially a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend.
• 🚫 There are no local impacts expected from this tropical system in North Texas.
• 📅 A late-season cold front is a possibility later in the 14-day forecast.