Residents across North Texas should prepare for a wet and potentially hazardous weekend, with multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms expected through Sunday and a risk of flash flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Forecasters say isolated and scattered storms could develop Friday, with the afternoon hours likely remaining mostly dry in parts of the Metroplex. However, more widespread thunderstorms are expected Friday night. The National Weather Service warns that these storms may bring gusty and erratic winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall, creating dangerous conditions for outdoor plans and travel. Boaters on area lakes are urged to use caution, and people outdoors are advised to wait at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder before resuming activities.
The weekend is expected to be the wettest period, as an area of low pressure to the southwest helps trigger repeated rounds of showers and storms. Saturday appears to carry the highest rain chance, with precipitation likely to come in waves rather than one continuous event. Forecasters say there may be brief lulls between heavier periods of rain, but conditions could change quickly as storms redevelop. Heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds will remain possible throughout the day.
The main threat this weekend will be locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Areas that receive repeated storms may see water rise quickly, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage locations. Scattered heavy showers are expected to continue into Sunday, meaning the flood risk could linger through the end of the weekend even if some breaks in the rain occur.
After the stormy stretch, the weather pattern will shift next week. High pressure is expected to build over North Texas, which will reduce rain chances and allow temperatures to climb. Highs are forecast to reach the 90s beginning Monday and continue through much of next week. In some areas, the heat index could approach triple digits at times, marking a return to summer-like conditions after the weekend rain.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, monitor forecasts and be prepared for rapid changes in storm intensity and rainfall coverage. The information in this report comes from the FOX 4 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
