North Texas Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, and Flood Risk

Severe Weather Outlook for North Texas

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Jack and Young Counties, with potential for quarter-sized hail and 50-60 mph wind gusts.
• ⚡ While the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex is not experiencing severe thunderstorms, lightning has caused a ground stop at DFW airport.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is falling across Tarrant and Dallas Counties, and scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue through the afternoon and evening.

Flood Risk and Overnight Conditions

• 🌊 A flood watch is in effect for the Metroplex and areas south and east, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain possible, potentially aggravating flash flooding.
• 🌙 Overnight, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in central Texas, with DFW experiencing showers and potential thunder.
• 💨 A dying complex of thunderstorms to the northwest of the Metroplex is expected to fizzle out by early Tuesday morning.

Tuesday and Beyond

• ☀️ Tuesday is expected to be a fairly decent day with partly sunny skies, comfortable temperatures in the low 80s, and dry conditions in North Texas.
• 🌦️ Spotty showers or thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday and Thursday, with a low but non-zero severe risk.
• ☀️ By Friday and Saturday, rain chances are expected to be extremely low, and high temperatures will begin to climb into the low to mid-90s.
• 🗓️ Looking ahead to the first week of June, the forecast indicates dry conditions with rising temperatures.