DFW Weather: Storms, Heavy Rain Expected Friday Through Saturday

DFW Weather Forecast

• 🌡️ Today's high reached 84 degrees, significantly warmer than the normal high of 76, though not a record.
• ⚡ Currently, there are isolated showers and thunderstorms near Parin, with some thunder and lightning, but most of North Texas remains dry.

Flood Watch and Rainfall Expectations

• ⚠️ A flood watch is in effect from Friday evening at 7 PM through Saturday at 1 PM.
• 🌧️ Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, particularly starting Friday night, with isolated higher amounts possible.
• 📉 Lesser totals are anticipated to the west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Friday and Saturday Weather Details

• 🗓️ On Friday, scattered shower and thunderstorm activity will increase, with about 40% coverage throughout the day.
• ⚡ Stronger thunderstorms may develop late Friday afternoon and evening, especially west of DFW, potentially bringing gusty winds and small hail.
• 🌃 By Friday night, coverage is expected to reach 70%, with widespread rain, some of which could be heavy.
• 💨 The risk for severe weather is low, but wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible, mainly west of DFW.
• ☔ Saturday morning will see 100% coverage across North Texas, with heavy rain continuing overnight.
• ➡️ By Saturday afternoon, rain coverage is expected to decrease, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible.

Tropical Storm Melissa

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Melissa is active in the Caribbean with 45 mph winds.
• 📈 It is forecast to become a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 4 or close to Category 5 strength by next week.
• ⚠️ This storm is expected to bring flooding rains, damaging winds, and extreme storm surge to areas including Jamaica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Next Week's Outlook

• ☀️ North Texas will return to dry weather next week.
• 🎃 Halloween on October 31st is expected to have a high of 70 degrees, with trick-or-treat temperatures in the 60s, feeling like a typical fall Halloween.