DFW Weather: Storms Exit North Texas, Forecast for the Week

Storms Moving Out of North Texas

• ⚡ The severe thunderstorm watch has largely expired for North Texas, with most counties removed from the alert.
• ⚠️ A threat for stronger thunderstorms remains south and east of the Metroplex until around 2:00 AM, after which storms are expected to move out of North Texas.
• 💧 By morning commute, showers and storms should be gone, though wet roads may persist. Some lingering showers might be present towards Palestine.

Mid-Week Forecast

• ☀️ The rest of today is expected to be relatively quiet, with potential for showers to redevelop in East Texas (Canton, Athens, Palestine) in the afternoon, but these are not anticipated to be severe.
• 🌧️ Showers and thunderstorms may re-enter northwestern counties from the Panhandle by tomorrow morning, potentially affecting areas like Gainesville and Decatur.
• 💨 These storms are expected to weaken throughout Thursday, with the afternoon becoming mainly dry.

Weekend Outlook and Temperatures

• 📈 Rain chances will be low on Thursday (around 20%) and drop off entirely on Friday.
• 🌦️ Rain chances increase slightly over the weekend, with a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, continuing into Sunday.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will dip today but rebound into the upper 80s and low 90s by the weekend, with Friday reaching around 92°F and remaining in the low 90s for Saturday and Sunday, indicating above-average temperatures.

Flash Flood Watch Update

• ⚠️ A flash flood warning is in effect until 2:00 AM, despite storms moving out of the immediate area.
• 🌊 Residual effects from heavier rain may lead to high water situations in areas like Kaufman County, Edgewood, Canton, and Gun Barrel City.
• ✅ Severe thunderstorm warnings have been cancelled for these areas, and conditions are settling down across the Metroplex.