DFW Weather: Severe Storms Possible Easter Weekend with Hail and Wind

Weekend Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect for Saturday, Saturday night, and early Sunday morning across Dallas-Fort Worth.
• ⚡ The strongest storms could produce quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is also expected for much of North Texas.

Friday and Saturday Storm Development

• ☁️ Friday will be mostly dry with clouds building in the evening, and a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms developing late Friday night, primarily west of the Metroplex.
• ⛈️ By Saturday morning, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in western North Texas, moving east. Some overnight storms could be strong to severe, with the main risk of hail or damaging winds west of the Metroplex.
• ☀️ Throughout Saturday, scattered showers and storms will continue, with some potentially becoming strong to severe in the afternoon.

Saturday Night and Sunday Forecast

• 🌃 The most widespread chance for showers and storms is expected Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
• 🥚 For Easter Sunday sunrise services, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible, with coverage around 60%.
• 🌤️ By late Sunday morning and into the afternoon, clouds are expected to clear, leading to partly sunny skies and warmer temperatures for Easter egg hunts and celebrations.

Rainfall and Extended Outlook

• 💧 An estimated 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected across North Texas by the time the system moves out, with higher totals to the northwest.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be cooler on Sunday (76°F) compared to Friday (83°F) and Saturday (79°F).
• 🗓️ The extended forecast shows daily chances for scattered showers and storms beyond Monday, though Tuesday through Friday are not expected to be major severe weather days, with enough instability for isolated hail or gusty winds.