DFW Weather: Storm Forecast and Timeline for North Texas

Storm Alert for North Texas

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert is in effect until Wednesday morning, specifically between midnight and 4 AM, due to potential storms.
• ⚡ While not all storms will be severe, there's a potential for severe weather including quarter-sized hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and brief heavy rain.
• 📱 It's crucial to have a way to receive warnings, such as the WFA app or WFA Plus on smart TVs.

Severe Weather Outlook

• 🎯 The slight risk for severe weather is concentrated in Hunt County, Rock Wall, Dallas, Ellis County, Collin, Tarrant, and Denton.
• ⏰ The most active period for storms in the Metroplex is expected between midnight and 4 in the morning.
• 🗺️ For areas west of DFW, storms will arrive first, while those east of DFW can expect them closer to sunrise.

Daily Forecast Breakdown

• ☀️ Today will be warm and humid with a dry line forming in the western half of North Texas by 4 PM, potentially triggering isolated thunderstorms.
• ⛈️ By 7 PM, a cold front will begin to activate, with storms becoming more prominent along the Red River around 10 PM.
• 🌃 Activity is expected to increase in Denton, Wise, and Parker County closer to midnight, with the front moving south of DFW between 2 AM and 4 AM.

Lingering Rain and Rainfall Totals

• 🌧️ A few lingering showers might persist through Wednesday's rush hour, but the severe weather threat will have moved south.
• 💧 The stalled front is expected to keep rain in the area for several days, with the highest rain coverage occurring tonight (Tuesday night) at around 70%.
• 📈 DFW could see one to two inches of rain this week, with higher totals of two to three inches possible along the Red River.

Temperature and Wind

• 🌡️ Expect a heat index close to the mid-90s this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s.
• 💨 Current wind gusts are around 24 mph, with a low near 70 tonight.
• ☀️ Temperatures will rebound to the low 80s tomorrow and reach the 90s over the weekend.