North Texas Storm Forecast: Severe Weather Alert for Tonight

Tonight's Severe Weather Alert

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert is in effect for North Texas overnight tonight, specifically between midnight and 4 AM for the DFW area.
• ⛈️ The primary threat is from thunderstorms developing along a cold front, with potential for quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
• ⚡ While not everyone will see severe storms, the potential exists for scattered severe storms, accompanied by brief heavy rain and lightning.
• 📱 Viewers are advised to have a way to receive warnings, such as the WFAA app or WFAA Plus on smart TVs.

Storm Outlook and Timing

• 📍 The severe weather outlook includes Ellis, Dallas, Rockwell, Colin, and portions of Hunt County, with a level two out of five slight risk.
• 💨 The main risks are hail and strong winds; the tornado threat is currently considered very low.
• ➡️ The cold front is expected to move into northwestern DFW around midnight, reaching the metroplex between 1 AM and 2 AM.
• 📉 Storms are generally expected to weaken as they move southeast, with most activity clearing out by 7 AM.

Extended Forecast and Rain Chances

• 🌦️ Due to a stalling front, there are rain chances for most of the week, but tonight's storms are the most active and likely.
• 🌡️ Temperatures today are in the upper 80s, dropping to the lower 80s tomorrow, and returning to the 90s by Friday.
• 💧 One to two inches of rain are not ruled out for the week due to multiple rounds of rain, with the most concentrated storms expected tonight.