DFW Weather: Storm Forecast and Timeline for North Texas

Morning Commute and Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ Expect a messy morning commute on Thursday due to showers and a severe weather threat, particularly west of the Metroplex.
• 🌧️ Rain chances are expected to taper off as the day progresses, leading to mainly dry conditions by evening.

Next Round of Storms and Enhanced Risk

• 🌃 A new round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to arrive after midnight tonight, heading into Friday.
• ⚡ There is an enhanced risk for severe weather across portions of the Midsouth and architect region later this afternoon and evening.
• ⚠️ North Texas faces another slight risk for strong and severe thunderstorms from approximately 6:00 a.m. to noon on Friday.

Friday Afternoon and Evening Storms

• ⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the morning commute on Friday, with another cluster possible by mid-late morning.
• 💥 Activity may ramp up in far eastern counties by Friday afternoon and evening, potentially bringing stronger thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Travelers heading towards areas like Sulphur Springs might consider holding off on travel plans until storms move out around 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Storms and Potential Flooding

• 🌃 The final round of storms is expected to move in during the overnight hours on Saturday, from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• 💨 Main concerns with this round include hail and wind, along with some locally heavy rain.
• 🌊 There is a potential for localized flooding due to widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain, especially Saturday morning around 5:00 a.m.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🌦️ While some leftover showers and storms may persist into Saturday morning, rain and thunderstorms are expected to taper off by the afternoon, mainly confined to eastern counties.
• ☁️ Saturday afternoon and evening will likely be mostly cloudy with a very low coverage of lingering showers.
• ☀️ Quiet and sunny weather is anticipated for Sunday, with cool temperatures in the low 40s Sunday morning and highs not exceeding the 50s.
• 🌡️ Pleasant weather, with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, is expected for the latter half of the 14-day forecast.

Rainfall Accumulation

• 📊 Rainfall totals through the end of the week and the first part of Saturday could range from 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible in northeastern counties.