DFW Weather: Tornado Watch, Severe Storms Expected Tuesday & Wednesday

Monday Tornado Watch and Evening Storms

• ⚠️ A tornado watch is in effect for western North Texas counties until 11 p.m. Monday, excluding Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, and Rockwall counties.
• 🌧️ Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a strong cap limiting development.
• 💨 Most storms are expected to dissipate by 10 p.m., with mostly dry conditions overnight, though a few isolated showers may pop up along the Red River after midnight.

Tuesday and Wednesday Weather Alerts

• 🚨 WFA Weather Alert Days are issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the potential for strong thunderstorms.
• ⚡ Impacts include up to quarter-sized hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and heavy rain leading to flood concerns.
• 📱 It is recommended to have the WFA app for timely alerts and forecast updates.

Flood Watch and Rainfall Estimates

• 🌊 A flood watch is in place for Wise County and Red River counties, with 1 to 3 inches of rain expected, and isolated totals up to 5 inches between Tuesday morning and Thursday morning.
• 📊 Tuesday will see scattered showers along the Red River in the morning, with most of the day being mostly dry and partly sunny.
• ⛈️ By Tuesday afternoon and evening, clusters of thunderstorms are expected in western North Texas, with activity mainly staying to the west.

Severe Weather Outlook and Wednesday Forecast

• 🎯 The severe weather outlook for late Tuesday and Tuesday night is mainly for western areas; the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is not included in the marginal risk.
• 🌦️ Wednesday presents the best potential for widespread rain across North Texas, with better coverage of activity expected Wednesday morning and afternoon.
• 📈 Most of North Texas is under a slight level two risk for strong to severe storms on Wednesday afternoon and evening, with potential for quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• 💧 Heavy rain is the most significant impact expected, with 1 to 2 inches possible across the metroplex, and higher totals along the Red River.

Extended Forecast

• 🌡️ Tonight's low is 68 degrees with 20% rain coverage, and tomorrow will be 85 degrees and cloudy with breezy conditions and noticeable humidity.
• 🗓️ A break from the rain is expected on Thursday, followed by a small coverage of rain on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which may change based on evolving weather patterns.