DFW Weather: Severe Storms, Large Hail, Damaging Winds, and Critical Fire Danger

Severe Thunderstorm Timeline

• ☀️ This afternoon will be mostly sunny and breezy, with thunderstorms developing around 4:00 PM, primarily along and east of I-35.
• ⛈️ Coverage of these storms is expected to be low, with a higher chance of activity north and east of the Metroplex.
• ⚠️ By 7:00 PM, storms may become more scattered, continuing until around 8:00-9:00 PM before winding down.

Severe Weather Threats

• ⚡ The main concerns for any developing storms are hail and damaging winds.
• 🧊 Hail could be larger than ping pong ball size, and winds may exceed 60 MPH, potentially reaching 70 MPH.
• 🎯 A marginal risk is forecast for areas east of I-35, with a slight risk including portions of Collin and Dallas Counties.

Fire Danger and Red Flag Warning

• 🔥 The fire danger threat remains high today, with elevated to critical conditions in western counties due to gusty winds and low humidity.
• 🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect for extreme fire conditions west of the Metroplex, from noon until 8:00 PM.
• 💨 Gusty winds are expected to continue later in the week, particularly on Friday, with speeds of 50-60 MPH, exacerbating fire risks with dry vegetation.

Temperature and Forecast

• 🌡️ Afternoon temperatures will reach the mid-80s across North Texas, well above the seasonal normal.
• 📉 Temperatures are expected to cool slightly over the weekend, dropping into the lower 70s, before returning to the low 80s next week.