North Texas Storm Forecast: Hail, Wind, and Tornado Risk Today

Today's Storms and Impacts

• ⚠️ A Weather Alert Day is in effect for North Texas through the early afternoon due to scattered thunderstorms.
• 🎯 Potential impacts include up to quarter-size hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and brief heavy rain.
• ⚡ Significant lightning is being observed in northern Tarrant and Denton counties, with intensifying activity in Palo Pinto County.

Severe Weather Timeline and Risk

• 📈 Storms are expected to move along the I-35 corridor between noon and 1 PM, intensifying across the metroplex and south by 2-3 PM.
• 🚨 The highest coverage of storms is anticipated between 2 and 4 PM, with a low-end tornado threat in areas like Van Zandt and Henderson counties, extending into the Hill Country and Southeast Texas.
• 📉 By 4-5 PM, activity is expected to push south, leading to drying conditions for the rest of North Texas.

Rainfall and Weekend Outlook

• 💧 Most of North Texas, including DFW, will receive less than a quarter-inch of rain today.
• ☀️ The weekend forecast for North Texas is dry weather with highs in the 70s and sunshine, including Mother's Day.
• 🗓️ Another Weather Alert Day is expected next Tuesday, potentially bringing heavy rain.

Staying Updated

• 📱 It's recommended to stay updated and get warnings by downloading WFA Plus on your TV for hourly updates.