DFW Weather: Storm Forecast and Timeline for North Texas

Storm Ingredients and Current Conditions

• 💡 Moisture and lift from a stalled front are present, creating conditions for storms in North Texas.
• ⚠️ While instability was present, cooler morning temperatures limited the severe weather threat locally.
• 🌧️ Current rain is concentrated along the eastern counties, following the stalled front.

Friday Storm Forecast

• 🎯 Weather Alert Day for Friday from 6:00 a.m. to noon, with a threat of thunderstorms.
• 🧊 Hail up to golf ball size is possible, though not for everyone.
• 💨 Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph are expected.
• 🌪️ A low tornado threat returns on Friday.

Saturday Storm Forecast and Flood Threat

• ⚠️ Weather Alert Day for Saturday from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., focusing on heavy rain.
• 🌊 Potential for flooding due to widespread heavy rain, especially in eastern counties.
• 📊 A Flood Watch is in effect from tonight through Sunday, with 1 to 3 inches of rain possible in Tarrant County and 3 to 4 inches in northeastern counties.

Overall Outlook

• 📈 The slight risk for severe weather covers most of North Texas, with an enhanced risk along northeastern counties.
• ☀️ Conditions are expected to dry out by Saturday afternoon, with cooler temperatures and more sunshine returning Sunday and into next week.