North Texas Weather Forecast: Storms Expected for Memorial Day Weekend

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Today and Saturday are expected to be mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the low to mid-80s, above the normal high of 86.
• 💨 Southeast winds will pick up to 10-20 mph this afternoon.
• 🌙 Patio time this evening between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM is clear with no weather issues.

Increasing Rain Chances

• 🌧️ Rain chances remain near zero today and tomorrow, but will increase to about 30% coverage on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
• ⛈️ By Monday, rain chances jump to 80%, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected, potentially leading to a wet Memorial Day.

Potential for Severe Storms

• ⚠️ A marginal (Level 1) risk for strong storms exists along the Red River and northwestern parts of North Texas today and Saturday, mainly for hail and wind.
• ⚡ On Sunday evening into early Monday, a Level 2 slight risk for wind and hail is forecast for northwestern North Texas, with a marginal risk extending into the Metroplex.

Monday's Weather Alert

• 🚨 Monday has been designated a weather alert day due to widespread rain and thunderstorms.
• 💨 Expect brief heavy rain, frequent lightning, potential quarter-sized hail, and 60 mph wind gusts.
• 📉 Temperatures will cool down significantly on Monday, dropping from the low 90s on Sunday to around 80 degrees.

Post-Holiday Week Outlook

• 🥶 Cooler air is expected behind the front, keeping temperatures below normal for most of next week, with highs potentially not reaching the 70s for a couple of days.
• ☀️ Rain chances will persist through at least next Thursday before drying out and temperatures begin to climb again at the start of June.