DFW Weather: Severe Storms Bring Large Hail and Heavy Rain to North Texas

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Hail Threat

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Ellis, Hill, and Johnson counties until 5:45 p.m., with storms moving east-northeast at approximately 55 mph.
• 🎯 The primary threat with these storms is large hail, with potential for quarter-sized hail and even golf ball-sized hail in some areas.
• ⚡ Heavy downpours and significant lightning are also associated with these severe thunderstorms.

Storm Tracking and Impacted Areas

• 📍 Storms are being tracked through areas like Midlothian, Waxahachie, Glen Heights, Palmer, Combine, Crandall, and Kaufman.
• 🚗 Hail up to one inch (quarter-sized) is being observed south of Alvarado and south of Highway 67.
• 💨 Storms are moving quickly, generally to the east and northeast, with wind gusts up to 50 mph possible.

Developing Storms and Extended Weather Alert

• 🌧️ Additional strong thunderstorms are developing behind the initial severe storm, potentially containing hail cores.
• ⏰ A Weather Alert Day has been extended until 1 p.m. today due to the possibility of isolated strong to severe storms through midday.
• ❄️ By Sunday morning, some northwest counties could experience a wintry mix as temperatures drop.

Weekend Forecast and Wind Conditions

• 💨 Northeast winds are gusting up to 40 mph in downtown Fort Worth and will remain breezy throughout the afternoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures today will struggle to get out of the low 50s, dropping into the upper 40s by this evening and low 40s by Sunday morning.
• ☁️ Overcast skies are expected through Sunday morning with isolated showers, with decreasing clouds anticipated later on Sunday afternoon.