North Texas Weather: Tornadoes, Hail, and Storm Outlook

Severe Storm Aftermath in North Texas

• 🌪️ Nine tornadoes were reported in North Texas, with several confirmed by visual evidence.
• 🔍 The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine the exact number, paths, and strength of the tornadoes.
• 💥 The largest hail reported was 2 inches in diameter, comparable to a hen's egg.

Current Conditions and Short-Term Forecast

• ☁️ The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is out of the severe threat for the rest of the afternoon.
• 🌦️ A low-end threat for severe storms, including quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts, exists just east of the Metroplex.
• ⚡ A tornado threat is extremely low for later this afternoon, but cannot be entirely ruled out.
• 📈 Radar indicates storms are weakening and moving east, with clearing skies expected across the region.

Easter Sunday and Early Week Outlook

• ☀️ By 9:00 AM on Easter Sunday, rain should be finished across the metroplex, leading to partly sunny skies by noon.
• 🌡️ Afternoon temperatures on Sunday will reach the mid-70s to low 80s, with abundant sunshine.
• 🌙 Overnight temperatures will drop to the upper 40s to low 50s under clear skies.
• ☀️ Monday and Tuesday are expected to be quiet and sunny, with highs in the upper 70s on Monday and mid-80s on Tuesday.

Mid-Week Storm Potential

• 🌧️ A chance of rain and storms returns late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
• ⚠️ There is a 40% chance of storms on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a threat of severe weather each day.
• 🗓️ The weekend forecast shows a low chance of rain and storms, with seasonally warm temperatures.