DFW Weekend Weather: Rain, Storms, and Alert Days Explained

Weekend Weather Alert Days

• ⚠️ WFAA Weather Alert Days are in effect for Saturday and Sunday due to potential rain and storms.
• ⏰ Saturday's alert is from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday, with a secondary alert Sunday afternoon between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• 📱 It's recommended to have a way to receive warnings, such as the WFAA app, to stay alert.

Saturday's Forecast and Storm Potential

• ☀️ Saturday will start with patchy fog clearing by noon, leading to a mostly sunny and dry day with highs in the 80s.
• 🔒 A strong cap is in place, preventing thunderstorms during the day.
• 🔥 A dry line will elevate fire danger in western counties on Saturday afternoon.
• ⛈️ Conditional storms may develop Saturday night between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., potentially bringing quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts, primarily west of North Texas.

Sunday's Storm Outlook

• ☁️ Sunday morning will begin with some cloud cover, with the storm line expected to move out of North Texas by sunrise.
• ⚠️ A cold front moving in Sunday afternoon, combined with a dry line, could trigger isolated strong storms.
• ⚡ The primary threat for severe weather, including quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts, is east of the dry line and south of the front.
• 🌎 An isolated tornado threat is mainly east of North Texas, where an enhanced risk is noted.

Looking Ahead

• 🌈 Monday is expected to be beautiful with sunshine and a high of 70 degrees.
• 🌧️ More rain potential is anticipated in the middle of next week.
• 🗓️ Despite the alerts, current forecasts suggest no need to cancel weekend plans, but staying informed about warnings is advised.