DFW Weather: Severe Storms, Weekend Rain, and North Texas Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

• ⚡ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Denton County until 7 p.m., with damaging wind gusts up to 50-60 mph as the primary concern.
• ⚠️ The storm, currently in Denton County, is moving east and may impact the Denton area within 15-30 minutes.
• 🌧️ While hail threat is low, heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected with the leading edge of this storm.

Evening and Weekend Forecast

• 🏈 Scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected Friday evening, potentially causing delays for football games, especially north of US 380.
• ⛈️ Most thunderstorms this evening will not be severe, but brief pulses with 60 mph winds or quarter-sized hail are possible.
• 💧 Overnight and early Saturday morning, rain coverage will increase, but this activity will not be severe and poses no flash flooding threat.

Saturday and Sunday Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday will feature scattered rain in the morning and early afternoon, pushing south by midday, with clearing skies and a nice afternoon.
• ☁️ Sunday brings a slight chance of rain (10-20%), mainly west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and will be a cooler day.

Extended Forecast and Temperatures

• 🌡️ Temperatures will cool significantly, with Saturday forecast at 80°F, down from recent highs of 98°F and 102°F.
• ☀️ The work week ahead appears mostly dry with temperatures near normal, but scattered showers and storms are possible again next weekend.
• 📈 Next Saturday is expected to be hot at 95°F, with Sunday at 86°F.