Wet, stormy weather could put a damper on outdoor plans for the weekend in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with the highest risk on Saturday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
On Friday, a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast, mainly after 4 p.m., with some storms possibly severe. Expect mostly cloudy skies, a high near 92, and a heat index up to 98. Winds will be south-southwest at 10 mph, gusting to 20 mph. The chance for rain will continue into the early evening hours, and the overnight low temperature will drop to around 71 degrees.
Saturday brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with the best chance for storms between 4 and 8 p.m. Some storms will likely be severe and may produce heavy rainfall — between three-quarters and one inch possible. These storms could bring quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 90 and a heat index up to 99. Winds will be south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday night, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 1 a.m., with rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible. Expect mostly cloudy skies, a low of around 72, and south winds at 10 mph.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a 20% chance of rain in the late afternoon. The high temperature for the day will reach near 89 degrees, and the overnight low is forecast for about 72 degrees.