North Texas Severe Storms: Extended Forecast for Wednesday & Thursday

Severe Weather Alert Days

• ⚠️ WFAA Weather Alert Days are in effect for Wednesday and Thursday, with specific overnight and early morning timing.
• ⚡ The primary impacts will be thunderstorms, with potential for golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph.
• 🌪️ A low tornado threat exists, though it will not affect all areas.

First Round of Storms: Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

• 📈 A slight risk for severe weather is forecast for the first round, primarily impacting eastern North Texas counties.
• ☁️ Cloud cover will increase Tuesday afternoon, with thunderstorms developing after midnight, mainly in northern counties.
• ➡️ A cold front will push storms eastward through Wednesday morning, with coverage expected around 30%.

Second Round of Storms: Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning

• 🚨 The risk level increases to a level two (slight risk) for eastern counties, with a level three out of five for areas like Clarksville and Longview.
• 🌧️ A stalled front will lead to several rounds of rain, with the heaviest rain expected in the northern half of North Texas.
• ⏳ Storm coverage is estimated at 60% for this round, occurring between midnight and 7:00 a.m.

Outlook for Friday and Saturday

• ⛈️ Friday brings another risk for severe weather with higher coverage and a longer duration, potentially the soggiest morning of the week.
• 🌊 A potential flood concern ramps up by Friday, with Saturday morning also expected to be wet.
• 📊 2 to 4 inches of rain are possible across the Metroplex, with higher totals of 5 to 6 inches in some northeastern locations.

Weather Conditions and Updates

• 🌡️ High temperatures will range from the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday, to the 70s on Friday, and 60s on Saturday.
• 🗓️ Next week is anticipated to be calmer, drier, and cooler.
• 📱 It is crucial to stay updated via the WFAA app or WFA Plus app for warnings, especially during nighttime storm activity.