DFW Weather: Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, and Flood Watch for North Texas

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watches

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Young and Jack counties until 7:15 AM, with potential for half-dollar size hail.
• ⚡ The storm is moving northeast at approximately 45 mph, bringing heavy rain and frequent lightning.
• 🗺️ A severe thunderstorm watch is active until 10:00 AM for areas west of the Metroplex, including Stephenville, Eastland, and Graham, for hail and wind threats.

Metroplex and Surrounding Areas

• 🚗 Wet roads are expected across the Metroplex due to passing showers and isolated thunderstorms.
• 🌧️ Heavier rain and storms are moving into southern Oklahoma, particularly over Collin County and along the Red River near Sherman and Bonham.
• 📈 Widespread thunderstorms are anticipated to move into North Texas over the next few hours, with potential for hail and wind.

Flood Watch and Rainfall Potential

• 💧 A flood watch remains in effect, with the possibility of locally heavy rain accumulating between 1 to 3 inches, and potentially 4+ inches in some areas.
• 🚗 Drivers should be aware of high water conditions throughout the day.

Tornado Risk and Forecast

• 🌪️ An enhanced risk for severe storms, including a higher tornado risk, is present farther south, closer to the warm front.
• ⬆️ This tornado risk may lift slightly north into far southern counties later this morning and into the afternoon.

Daily and Weekly Outlook

• 🌦️ Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected through midday and into the afternoon, especially east of Dallas and Fort Worth.
• ☀️ Showers and storms should become more scattered and begin to dry out by evening.
• 🗓️ Tomorrow is expected to be dry with very low rain chances, followed by 30-40% coverage on Thursday and Friday.
• 😎 Mother's Day weekend is forecast to be pleasant with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 80 degrees, with temperatures climbing into the following week.