DFW Weather: Slight Risk of Severe Storms Wednesday Night

Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ A slight risk (level two out of five) for severe weather has been updated for Wednesday night in North Texas.
• ⚡ Thunderstorms developing in Oklahoma along a cold front are expected to push into North Texas, potentially bringing hail and strong winds.
• 📉 The intensity and coverage of storms are predicted to decrease as they move south into North Texas.

Timing and Coverage

• ⏰ Storms are anticipated to reach the Red River area around 7-8 PM Wednesday and move into the Metroplex (Dallas, Tarrant, Parker Counties) between 8-9 PM.
• 🌧️ A 30% coverage of rain is forecast for the Metroplex, with most areas not experiencing severe weather.
• ☁️ Cloud cover will persist through Thursday morning, with a 10% chance of additional thunderstorms in eastern counties Thursday afternoon.

Temperature and Heat Index

• 🔥 Tonight, temperatures will be warm and muggy, dropping to the mid-to-upper 70s with south winds gusting up to 25-30 mph.
• ☀️ Tomorrow (Wednesday), highs will reach the low 90s, but the heat index will be in the triple digits, feeling close to 100 degrees.
• 📈 High temperatures are expected to climb slightly each day through the weekend, with heat indices remaining in the triple digits at least through Sunday.

14-Day Forecast

• 🗓️ The best opportunity for rain in the 14-day forecast is Wednesday night.
• 🌦️ After Wednesday, rain chances are slim, primarily limited to isolated afternoon thunderstorms or showers.
• 🌡️ Average high temperatures will be in the mid-90s, with the first 100-degree day typically occurring around July 1st.