DFW Weather: Severe Storms Expected Wednesday and Thursday

Early Week Calm

• 🌃 Tonight and Monday will be quiet and clear across North Texas, offering a pleasant start to the week.
• ☀️ Monday and Tuesday are expected to feature a good amount of sunshine and cooler temperatures.

Severe Storm Threat Emerges

• ⚠️ Starting early Wednesday, a wave of unsettled weather is forecast to bring thunderstorms to the DFW area.
• ⚡ The primary threats from the strongest storms include golf ball-sized hail and 60+ mph winds.
• 🗓️ WFAA Weather Alert Days are in effect from Wednesday 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Thursday midnight to 6:00 a.m., with potential extensions.

Storm Timing and Intensity

• ⛈️ Thunderstorm development is expected to begin west of DFW just before daybreak on Wednesday.
• 📈 While the Metroplex has a slight risk (Level 2) Wednesday morning, the severe threat may reintensify Wednesday afternoon, particularly in East Texas.
• 🌙 More scattered showers and storms are anticipated late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with a potential for large hail.
• 📊 North Texas faces a Level 2 slight risk on Thursday morning, while East Texas has a Level 3 enhanced risk.

Beneficial Rain and Cooler Temperatures

• 💧 The forecast indicates a much-needed two to four inches of rain across North Texas over the next seven days.
• 📉 Temperatures are expected to remain cooler than average for April, with highs in the 60s on some days and lows in the 40s.
• 📅 The active weather pattern suggests chances for thunderstorms Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.