DFW Weather: Severe Storms West of Dallas-Fort Worth with Large Hail Threat

Severe Storms West of DFW

• ⛈️ Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Jack and Monta counties until 7:30 AM, with a significant hail threat.
• ⚠️ Reports indicate hail larger than golf balls with some of these storms, particularly along Highway 148 north of Jacksboro.
• ⚡ Another storm is located west of Mineral Wells, impacting Palo Pinto and Stevens counties until 7:15 AM, bringing potential for 60+ mph winds and large hail.

Metroplex and Surrounding Areas

• 🌧️ While the immediate Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has seen scattered showers, the most severe activity is concentrated to the west.
• 📈 The storms are moving quickly to the east and northeast, with potential to impact areas along the Red River, including Bowie and Montegue counties.
• 🚨 A severe thunderstorm watch is active until 8:00 AM, and may be extended as the situation develops.

Extended Forecast and Weekend Outlook

• 🌫️ Conditions may begin to settle towards midday, but showers and storms are expected to persist through the morning hours.
• 🌃 The severe weather threat is expected to ramp up again overnight into Saturday morning, with a level two risk.
• 🚗 The morning commute on Saturday could be impacted by widespread rain and thunderstorms, with potential for locally heavy rain.
• ☀️ By Saturday afternoon and evening, drier and cooler air is expected to move in, leading to rain and storm-free weather for the remainder of the weekend.
• 📉 Temperatures are forecast to cool significantly, with overnight lows in the 40s and highs in the 50s by Sunday.