A series of storms threatens to dampen Easter weekend celebrations across North Texas. Severe weather is expected to roll through the region beginning late Friday night. The stormy pattern will bring potential for large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall before conditions improve by Easter Sunday afternoon.
Residents planning outdoor Easter activities should be prepared to adjust their schedules, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Sunday afternoon will offer the best window for outdoor gatherings.
Good Friday started with warm temperatures in the mid-80s and breezy conditions. Stronger storms will develop after midnight, affecting western counties first before moving eastward.
Saturday presents the highest risk for severe weather. Morning storms will be scattered, with intensity increasing by afternoon when the region faces a slight risk of severe thunderstorms.
Weather experts predict quarter-sized hail and wind gusts reaching 60 mph as possibilities during Saturday’s storms. Rainfall totals between 1-3 inches are expected across the metroplex, with higher amounts possible in some areas.
Easter Sunday will begin with lingering morning showers. Conditions will improve significantly by mid-morning, giving way to partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s by afternoon.