DFW Weekend Tornado Recap and Midweek Rain Forecast

Weekend Storm Recap

• 🌪️ Nine tornado reports were confirmed on Saturday across North Texas, with an EF2 in Hood County being the strongest at 115 mph.
• ⚠️ Tornadoes ranged from EF0 to EF2, affecting areas from the Red River south, with wind speeds from 80 mph to 115 mph.
• 🌧️ While areas to the west experienced severe weather, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex fortunately saw no severe thunderstorms or tornado warnings, only light rain late Saturday night.

Current Conditions and Monday Forecast

• ☀️ The start of the week features clear skies and warm temperatures, with a high of 81 on Sunday and a projected 84 on Monday.
• ☁️ Monday will be partly sunny with light winds, and a low of 58 overnight.
• 🌫️ Low clouds and patchy fog are expected to move in overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

Midweek Rain Outlook

• 💧 Scattered rain is anticipated to begin on Wednesday, with about 60% of the area expected to see precipitation.
• 🌧️ Rain chances continue on Thursday (60%) and Friday (50%), with a total accumulation of around an inch expected over these three days for most of North Texas.
• ⚠️ While thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, there is no severe weather currently predicted for the week, though this could change.

Longer-Term Weather Concerns

• ☀️ The forecast for the next 14 days shows limited rain after Friday, with only a 10% chance over the weekend.
• 📈 This lack of significant rainfall is concerning, potentially leading to a hotter and drier than normal summer.
• 💧 There is a small chance of rain at the end of April and into early May, but a wetter pattern is needed.