DFW Weather: Storm Recap and Friday Severe Weather Outlook

North Texas Rainfall Recap

• 🌧️ North Texas experienced significant rainfall across various locations in the past 24 hours, with totals reported from area airports and official stations.
• 📍 Specific rainfall amounts mentioned include 2.16 inches in Richardson, 2.08 in Lewisville, 4.25 in Chico, 3.5 in Decatur and Bridgeport, and 2.76 in Arlington.
• 📊 DFW Airport recorded 2.4 inches of rain for the day, contributing to the month ending 2 inches above normal.
• 📈 Year-to-date rainfall is nearly 14 inches, a surplus of over 2 inches.

Current and Overnight Conditions

• ☁️ The Dallas-Fort Worth area is currently clear but has lingering cloud cover.
• ⚡ Scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms are exiting North Texas into East Texas, with a possibility of pea-sized hail and gusty winds in the Bowie-Decatur area.
• 🌙 Tonight's forecast includes clearing skies after scattered rain ends, with a low of 60 degrees.

Tomorrow's Forecast

• ☀️ Tomorrow will start with cloudy skies in the morning, clearing around noon to bring sunshine in the afternoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 85 degrees with dry conditions and light winds.

Friday Severe Weather Outlook

• ⛈️ Friday brings the next chance for showers and thunderstorms, with about half of North Texas expected to receive rain.
• ⚠️ The severe weather threat on Friday is considered extremely low but not zero, with potential for small hail and gusty winds.
• 🗓️ A WFAA Weather Alert Day is in effect for Friday morning from 6 a.m. to noon due to these potential impacts.
• 🚨 It is advised to stay updated and have a way to receive warnings.

Extended Forecast

• ☀️ Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are forecasted to be dry with temperatures in the 70s this weekend and warming into the 80s the following weekend.
• 🌦️ A slight chance of showers is possible Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, with low coverage expected.
• ☀️ Mother's Day weekend and the days following are predicted to be dry with temperatures warming into the mid-80s.