DFW Weekend Weather: Rain and Severe Storms Expected

Weekend Weather Outlook for DFW

• ☀️ This morning features mostly clear skies and sweater weather, with temperatures in the low 50s, warming into the 80s by the afternoon with south winds.
• ☁️ Expect plenty of sunshine mixed with occasional clouds throughout the day.

Storm Chances Arrive Friday Night

• ⛈️ Rain and thunderstorm chances begin to ramp up late Friday, especially across central and north Texas.
• ✈️ Travel plans for Friday night into Saturday may be impacted as storms become more widespread overnight.
• 🌧️ The first round of storms may taper off early Saturday, but a second round is expected Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

Severe Weather Threat and Easter Sunday

• ⚠️ A marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms is present from Friday night into early Saturday, and again Saturday into early Sunday.
• ⚡ Main concerns include large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain, potentially 1-3 inches or more in some areas.
• ⛪ Easter Sunday morning will see widespread rain and thunderstorms, but they are expected to taper off by Sunday afternoon, with sunshine possibly breaking through.

Early Next Week Forecast

• 🗓️ A brief break from rain and storms is expected on Monday.
• 🌦️ However, unsettled weather will persist, with more rain and thunderstorm chances anticipated in the second half of the 14-day forecast.