DFW Weather: Severe Storm Aftermath and Forecast for North Texas

Storm Aftermath and Damage

• ⛈️ Severe storms have moved out of North Texas, leaving behind significant damage from winds exceeding 80 mph.
• 🧊 Reports included golf ball-sized hail, numerous instances of quarter-sized hail, and areas covered in pea-sized hail.
• 🥶 The current afternoon is cold and dreary, with temperatures in the upper 40s and overcast skies.

Current Conditions and Tonight's Forecast

• 🌡️ The high temperature for the day occurred shortly after midnight, with most of the day spent around 50 degrees, significantly below the normal high of 66.
• 💨 Current temperatures are 48 degrees with north winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph.
• 🌧️ There is still a chance for rain tonight, but the severe threat has passed for North Texas.
• ☁️ Expect on-and-off showers, light rain, drizzle, and sprinkles lingering overnight, with a slight chance of rain early Sunday morning.

Sunday and Early Week Outlook

• 🌤️ Sunshine is expected to appear later on Sunday, particularly in western portions of North Texas, though clouds may linger in eastern areas.
• 🥶 Temperatures tonight will be cool, with lows in the mid-40s.
• 📈 Highs on Sunday will be slightly warmer, reaching the mid-50s where sunshine is present, and upper 40s where clouds linger.
• ☀️ Spring-like warmth is expected to return quickly, with temperatures reaching the low 70s on Monday and upper 70s on Tuesday.

Extended 14-Day Forecast

• 🌡️ Temperatures are projected to reach the 80s by Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• ⛈️ There is a 20% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday and Friday, but they are not expected to be widespread.
• 💧 The overall precipitation forecast for the next 14 days appears relatively quiet, with warm temperatures for this time of year.