DFW Weekend Weather: Severe Storms, Hail, and Damaging Winds Expected

Weekend Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚠️ North Texas faces a potential for severe weather on both Saturday and Sunday.
• 🎯 Saturday's threat window is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday morning, with stronger thunderstorms possible.
• ⚡ Sunday afternoon and evening could bring strong and severe storms.

Primary Storm Threats

• 🧊 The main concerns for the weekend storms are large hail and damaging winds.
• 📈 While the storm coverage is estimated at 20% on Saturday and 30% on Sunday, the storms that do develop could have a high impact.

Current Weather Conditions

• 💧 This morning, the focus is on widespread showers across North Texas, with a possibility of a rumble of thunder.
• 🌦️ Rain is expected to be lighter in the Metroplex, with heavier showers moving east towards Rockwall, Royse City, Greenville, and Commerce.
• ☀️ Showers will taper off in the afternoon, with drier conditions and more sunshine expected in western areas, leading to warmer temperatures.

Forecasted Temperatures and Outlook

• 🌡️ Temperatures in the Metroplex will be in the upper 60s to low 70s today due to cloud cover and lingering showers.
• ☀️ Western areas could see low 80s with more sunshine.
• 🥶 Looking ahead, temperatures are expected to cool down at the beginning of next week, with more thunderstorm chances towards the middle and end of the week.

Staying Informed

• 📱 Residents are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the weekend.
• 📲 Downloading the WFA app is recommended for the latest forecast updates.