DFW Weather: Two Alert Days, Severe Storms, Hail, and 14-Day Forecast

Weekend Weather Alert Days

• ⚠️ Two Weather Alert Days are in effect for the DFW area this weekend.
• ⚡ Friday's alert is from 6 a.m. to noon, with Saturday's from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Severe Weather Threats

• 🎯 The strongest thunderstorms may produce golf ball-sized hail and winds exceeding 60 mph.
• 🌪️ There is a low tornado threat, primarily focused on East Texas.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is another significant concern, with potential for 2-3 inches in DFW and 3-5+ inches in Northeast Texas.
• ⚠️ An isolated flash flooding threat exists in Far Northeast Texas.

Overnight and Morning Forecasts

• 🌃 Tonight, activity is expected to remain in East Texas, with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible west of the Metroplex, potentially bringing dime to nickel-sized hail.
• ⛈️ Early Friday morning (around 7 a.m.), scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated, but these are unlikely to be severe.
• 📈 The chance for redevelopment of showers and storms increases later Friday afternoon, especially in East Texas.

Extended Forecast and Outlook

• 🗓️ Saturday will see widespread rain and thunderstorms, particularly overnight into early Saturday morning, with a marginal risk for quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds.
• ☀️ Sunday is forecast to be mostly sunny and cool, marking a pleasant end to the severe weather period.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will return to the 70s and 80s after Monday, with the next chance of rain not expected until Wednesday, April 16th.
• 📱 Viewers are encouraged to download the WFAA app for real-time weather alerts and updates.