DFW Weather: Widespread Rain and Storms Expected Overnight into Saturday

Overnight Storms and Severe Weather Potential

• ⛈️ Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop overnight, continuing into Saturday morning.
• ⚠️ While the severe weather risk is low, there is potential for quarter-sized hail and winds up to 60 mph.
• ⚡ A significant amount of lightning and thunder is also anticipated.
• 🌡️ The overnight timing of storms is noted as unusual, with the atmosphere being less unstable due to cooler overnight temperatures.

Saturday's Forecast and Flood Watch

• 🌧️ Widespread rain is forecast for Saturday morning, transitioning to scattered activity in the afternoon.
• ☁️ Clouds are expected to persist throughout Saturday, leading to a chilly and dreary day.
• 🌊 A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning for areas including Bonham, Greenville, Paris, Sulfur Springs, Clarksville, and Texarkana.
• 💧 These areas could see an additional three to five inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts, exacerbating potential flooding.

Rainfall Accumulation and Flooding Risk

• 📊 The Metroplex could receive one to three inches of rain overnight.
• 🏞️ Areas west of Fort Worth may see half an inch to an inch of additional rainfall.
• ⚠️ Flooding is considered more likely outside the Metroplex, particularly in areas already under the flood watch due to prior rainfall.

DFW Weather Recap and Outlook

• 💨 DFW experienced a cool day with temperatures in the 50s, and no rain was recorded in the Metroplex.
• 🌸 Pollen levels for oak, hackberry, and maple are currently high.
• ☀️ The forecast for Sunday shows sunshine and a breezy northwest wind, with a high of 54 degrees.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to gradually warm through the week, reaching the 80s by Wednesday and continuing through the following weekend.
• 📅 The next chance for rain after Saturday is anticipated to be in early to mid-April.