DFW Weather: Weekend Tornado Recap and Midweek Rain Forecast

Weekend Storm Recap

• 🌪️ Six tornadoes have been confirmed in western Hood County, with an EF2 rating, following Saturday night's storms.
• ⚡ While the Metroplex experienced no severe weather, areas west, including Granbury, Weatherford, and Glen Rose, saw thunderstorms producing multiple tornado reports.
• 📊 Investigations are ongoing, with surveys continuing to determine path length, width, and exact wind speeds for the confirmed tornadoes.
• ⚠️ Thankfully, no fatalities were reported, though there were also three severe wind reports and six hail reports in the affected areas.

Current Conditions and Near-Term Forecast

• ☀️ Currently, DFW is experiencing clear skies with temperatures around 80 degrees, a pleasant change from the recent storms.
• ☁️ Tomorrow, expect some early morning low clouds, followed by a partly sunny and dry day with highs reaching 84 degrees.
• 🌧️ Rain chances begin to increase by Tuesday night in some parts of Texas, with more significant chances developing mid-week.

Midweek Rain Outlook

• 🗓️ Beginning Wednesday, North Texas is forecast to see a 50-60% chance of rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
• 💧 Friday continues with a 40-50% chance of rain, with potential for about an inch of accumulation over the three-day period.
• ⚡ While severe weather is not currently anticipated, isolated thunderstorms are possible during this period.
• ☀️ The forecast for the latter half of the 14-day period suggests drier conditions, making the midweek rain a welcome event.