North Texans will need to stay weather-aware this week, as the metroplex is potentially affected by severe storms from Wednesday through Friday.
Early Wednesday morning until about 9 a.m., scattered storms are possible across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, particularly north of the I-20 corridor. These storms could bring large hail, damaging winds, or even tornadoes, though the risk of a tornado is considered small. The National Weather Service is predicting a 30 – 50% chance of rain during the morning hours, with skies clearing as the day progresses.
Thursday and Friday will see a repeating pattern. The best chance for storms is in the morning hours. There is the possibility of 60+ mph wind gusts, golf ball-sized hail, and a low tornado threat. WFAA is forecasting a 50% chance of rain on Thursday and an 80% chance on Friday.
An 80% chance for rain will continue through Saturday, but the threat of severe storms will have diminished by then. However, the continued rain could bring a chance of localized flooding in some areas, with cumulative rain totals over the last half of the week expected to reach 2-3 inches.
The high temperatures for each day will continue to drop as the week progresses, with a forecasted high of 84 degrees on Wednesday, 78 on Thursday, and 73 on Friday. By Saturday, the air will feel noticeably cooler, with a high forecasted to hit about 65 degrees.
By Sunday, the metroplex will start drying out, and the cooling trend will continue. The day’s high is anticipated to reach 59 degrees, with an overnight low in the mid-40s.