DFW Weather: Tornado Confirmed, Cold Air Arrives, Freeze Possible West of Metroplex

Tornado Confirmation and Damage

• 🌪️ A confirmed EF0 tornado touched down yesterday, tracking 9 miles from northwest of Van to east of Grand Saline.
• ⚡ The tornado had 80 mph winds and a maximum width of 75 yards, causing damage over its 9-mile path.
• ⏱️ It was on the ground from 3:17 PM to 3:30 PM yesterday afternoon.

Cold Air and Freeze Watch

• 🥶 Much cooler air has arrived in the DFW area, with a WFAA weather alert day in effect for Sunday and Monday morning.
• ⚠️ A freeze is possible west of the Metroplex on Monday morning, with temperatures potentially dipping below freezing.
• 🧊 Sensitive plants west of the Metroplex should be covered, especially for Monday morning.

Current and Upcoming Weather

• ☁️ Today's high was 56 degrees, well below the normal of 74, with a current temperature of 51 degrees.
• 💨 It is currently breezy with north winds at 18 mph and gusts of 31 mph, making it feel even cooler.
• 🌧️ Widespread rain occurred over the last 24 hours, with Texarkana receiving 7.12 inches and Love Field nearly 2 inches.
• ❄️ Snow is falling in areas west toward Abilene and Haskell, and in the Panhandle of Texas, but DFW will not see snow.

Sunday and Monday Forecast

• 🌥️ Sunday will be cloudy for most of the day, with western portions of North Texas possibly seeing some sunshine in the afternoon.
• 🌡️ Sunday's highs will struggle to reach 50 degrees, with some locations northeast of the Metroplex staying in the upper 40s.
• 🥶 Monday morning will be cold, with temperatures in the 30s in many areas, leading to a freeze watch in effect west of the Metroplex.
• ☀️ Skies are expected to clear late Sunday night into Monday, with a high of 65 degrees on Monday.

Extended Forecast

• ☀️ The weather will warm up significantly into the following week, with highs in the 70s and 80s expected by Thursday and Friday.
• ⛈️ There are a couple of storm chances in the middle of April, but it is not expected to be a prolonged stormy pattern.