DFW Weekend Weather: Storms, Severe Threats, and Heat

Weekend Storm Forecast

• ⛈️ Thunderstorms are expected to move into North Texas early Saturday morning, primarily along the Red River, with a trend towards weakening.
• ☀️ Saturday will largely be a dry day with mostly sunny skies, becoming hot and humid.
• ⚠️ Late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, there's a chance for thunderstorms with potential 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail, with hail being a secondary risk.

Sunday Severe Weather Threat

• ⚡ Sunday night, between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM, is designated as a WFAA weather alert for widespread showers and storms.
• 💨 The primary threat Sunday night will be damaging wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, with the strongest storms potentially producing quarter-sized hail and heavy rain.
• 📍 Areas west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including cities like Bowie and Graham, face a level three risk for severe thunderstorms with winds potentially exceeding 70 mph.
• ⚠️ The Dallas-Fort Worth area is under a level two risk for 60+ mph winds and quarter-sized hail.

Temperature and Extended Outlook

• 🔥 Saturday is expected to be hot with a high near 95 degrees, continuing the humid conditions.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain warm through the work week, with highs in the low to mid-80s.
• 🌦️ The forecast indicates unsettled weather with more showers and storms possible throughout the work week.
• ☀️ A break from storms is anticipated for Father's Day weekend and the week after, but high temperatures are expected to persist.