North Texas Weekend Weather: Heavy Rain Timeline and Forecast

WFAA Weather Alert Day

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert Day is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday morning due to expected heavy rain.
• 💧 Forecasts indicate 1 to 3 inches of rain across North Texas, with isolated areas potentially receiving more.
• 📱 It is crucial to stay updated on weather warnings and download the WFAA Plus app for real-time alerts.

Rainfall Coverage and Timing

• 📅 Rain is not expected to be continuous; coverage will vary throughout the period.
• 🌃 By Friday evening (around 8 PM to midnight), 70% of the area is forecast to see rain, increasing to 100% coverage overnight.
• 🌦️ Saturday morning will see scattered rain, with coverage decreasing throughout the day, becoming dry by Saturday night.

Current Conditions and Temperature

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are around 75°F with light winds out of the east-southeast.
• 📈 Today's high was 84°F and the low was 60°F, both above normal.
• 💧 The region is currently dry, with only isolated spotty showers observed in some areas.

Severe Weather and Future Outlook

• ⚡ The severe weather threat is low, but gusty winds and small hail are possible, particularly on Friday evening.
• ☁️ Sunday will start cloudy but clear up in the afternoon, with dry conditions and temperatures in the 70s for the following Monday and Tuesday.
• 🎃 Halloween is expected to be comfortable with partly to mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, ideal for trick-or-treating.
• 🕰️ The first weekend of November marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, with highs in the low 70s and plenty of sunshine.