North Texas Weather Update: Rain, Storms, and Forecast for DFW

Storm Damage and Rainfall

• ⚠️ Damage from storms was reported in North Texas, including a trampoline landing on a roof and downed trees in Nevada.
• 🌧️ Heavy, persistent rain produced widespread 2 to 4 inches of rainfall across North Texas in a short period, leading to flooding.
• 💧 While the rain was beneficial, the intensity and volume in a short time were described as "a little too much at one time."

DFW Climate Data and Current Conditions

• 📊 DFW recorded 2.4 inches of rain on April 30, 2025, bringing the monthly total to 5.22 inches, resulting in a surplus of 2 inches for the month and 2.12 inches for the year.
• 🌡️ Current conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are 61 degrees with southeast winds at 9 mph.
• ⚡ Pockets of heavy rain persist in eastern Dallas County and Rockwall County, with more intense thunderstorm activity moving towards East Texas.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for a small portion of Henderson County, with potential for golf ball-sized hail moving northeast towards Palestine and Athens.

Upcoming Forecast: Thursday to Friday

• ☀️ Thursday is expected to be warm with sunshine in the afternoon after morning cloud cover.
• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect for Friday morning (6 AM to 12 PM) due to a complex of thunderstorms moving through North Texas from Oklahoma.
• 💨 The main concern for Friday morning is gusty winds up to 60 mph and potential for quarter-sized hail.

Extended Forecast: Weekend and Beyond

• 🌸 Mother's Day weekend is forecast to have perfect weather, with temperatures in the mid-70s and partly cloudy skies.
• 🌦️ The next chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday of the following week, with a low severe threat.