dailyloe.com – Severe storms and heavy rain are forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth starting Friday evening. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, large hail, and localized flooding. This weather is expected to continue through the first half of Saturday.
A cold front will drive the storm activity, increasing the flood threat significantly. The agency reports high confidence that localized rain totals will exceed three inches. Isolated areas north of Interstate 20 and west of Interstate 35 could see three to five inches.
Storm coverage will increase Friday evening, with the greatest severe risk northwest of the Metroplex. The primary hazards include damaging winds and large hail. A low tornado threat also exists for the region.
Conditions will slowly dry out Saturday afternoon from northwest to southeast. Easter Sunday is expected to be dry but cooler and mostly cloudy. Highs will reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
A stretch of calm and dry conditions is forecast to follow, starting the new workweek. The wet weather is expected to clear just in time for the holiday. Residents are advised to monitor forecasts and prepare for potential flooding.[]
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
