North Texas Storm Forecast: Thursday Alert Day and Holiday Weekend Outlook

Thursday Storms and Severe Weather Potential

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert Day is in effect for Thursday due to the potential for storms, especially along the Red River.
• ⚡ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact areas like Cook, Grayson, and potentially the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex throughout the afternoon and evening.
• 🎯 The main concerns for severe weather are hail, potentially golf ball-sized or larger, and strong wind gusts.
• 🚨 A severe thunderstorm watch is active for areas including Collin and Hunt Counties until 4 PM Thursday.

Holiday Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ After Thursday, rain chances will decrease significantly on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures warming into the low 90s.
• 💨 The weekend is expected to be steamy, very breezy, warm, and humid.
• 🌧️ A front arriving late Sunday afternoon will increase the coverage of scattered showers and thunderstorms, continuing into Sunday night and early Monday.

Extended Forecast and Temperature Trends

• 📉 Widespread rain and thunderstorms are anticipated on Monday, with highs only reaching around 80 degrees for Memorial Day.
• 🥶 Temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s through the middle of the following week.
• 📈 A warming trend will bring temperatures back near seasonal averages by the next weekend.