Dallas weather: Strong storms possible this weekend, bringing wind, hail and tornado risk

The Brief

  • The weekend begins hot, with a strong weather system expected on Saturday afternoon bringing risks of gusty winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.
  • A cold front will cross overnight Saturday, bringing in significantly drier and cooler air for Sunday.
  • Temperatures quickly climb back to 90 degrees by Monday before a new, slower-moving storm system approaches mid-week.

DALLAS It’s officially fall on the calendar, and the weather is finally catching up! We’re expecting one last weekend rumble with some strong storms before cool air heads to the Metroplex by Sunday.

Weekend Forecast: Strong Storms Bring Severe Weather Risks

What we know:

Friday temperatures will heat up, with sunny skies and a strong breeze ahead of the next weather system. The air will not be as dry as recently experienced. Temperatures will finish just below 90 degrees in DFW, though a few spots west may hit 90.

Saturday’s weather system will be slightly stronger. The most active weather is expected from late morning through the middle of the day into the afternoon. Mostly cloudy and very warm conditions will start the day. A few showers and storms may pop up late morning and become stronger after noon.

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