The Brief
- After an initial break, the primary disturbance is set to arrive Friday evening (9 to 10 p.m.), bringing a high risk of gusty winds and severe flooding, with 1 to 3 inches of rain possible in localized areas.
- Saturday will feature a dry, mild morning that warms into the 70s before a third, non-severe disturbance approaches in the afternoon, potentially bringing more storms, gusty winds, and hail, especially south of DFW.
- Following morning clouds and lingering eastern showers on Sunday, the weekend will conclude with clearing skies and pleasant fall temperatures in the 70s, leading into a milder start to the week with the coolest day expected on Wednesday.
DALLAS – After a major round of storms early Friday morning, North Texas will have a brief break before two more weather systems sweep through.
Friday Forecast: Severe Weather Risks, Flood Watch
Following the departure of rain in Dallas early Friday, the region is between disturbances. However, there remains a 30 to 35 percent chance of storms throughout the day. Most of the rain will stay west and north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Gusty southwest winds will prevail Friday, and the air will remain humid as temperatures rise to near 80 degrees Fahrenheit by the afternoon.
The main disturbance arrives Friday evening. The timing is projected to be after sunset west of DFW and late evening, around 9 to 10 p.m., for the Metroplex. High winds are the primary risk. Hail the size of a quarter or less is possible, and western areas face a slight tornado risk.…