By Dallas Severe Weather This Weekend: North Texas is facing one of its most active weather stretches of the year. After a dry February, a powerful storm system is pushing into the Dallas-Fort Worth area — bringing large hail, damaging winds, a tornado threat, and serious flooding concerns through the weekend. TrendingUpdatesToday.com breaks down exactly what to expect, day by day, so you can stay safe and prepared.
What Is Driving the North Texas Storm Forecast?
A stalled cold front sitting over North Texas is the main trigger for this multi-day severe weather event. Stalled fronts are especially dangerous because they don’t move out quickly — they keep fueling new storm development for days.
Warm, moist air flowing in from the Gulf of Mexico is feeding the region with the instability severe thunderstorms need. When that warm moisture collides with cooler air near the stalled front, conditions become ripe for dangerous weather. This cycle is expected to repeat from Wednesday evening all the way into next week.
Wednesday Night: The First Round of Severe Storms
Wednesday morning will stay mostly quiet, with only a 20% chance of light rain. Conditions change fast once the afternoon arrives.
The first significant severe weather window opens between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday night. Forecasters are tracking:
- Wind gusts of 50–65 mph — strong enough to snap tree limbs and knock out power
- Hail the size of quarters — capable of damaging vehicles, roofs, and windows
- A low but real tornado risk — isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out
Move vehicles into garages before evening, and plan to stay off the roads during peak storm hours.
Thursday and Friday: Brief Lull, Then a Stronger Threat
Thursday brings a temporary break. Scattered showers remain possible, mainly west of the I-35 corridor, with some small hail and gusty winds still in the mix.
The more dangerous system arrives Friday night, as a stronger cold front pushes into DFW. This second wave is expected to be more intense than Wednesday’s and will bring:
- Large hail (potentially bigger than Wednesday’s quarter-size stones)
- Widespread damaging winds across the DFW area
- A more significant tornado risk than earlier in the week
Reschedule outdoor plans for Friday night if you can.
Weekend: Flash Flooding Joins the Severe Storm Threat
The weekend brings a two-pronged danger: continued severe thunderstorms and a rising Dallas flash flooding risk.
By Saturday, heavy rain will fall on ground already saturated by Wednesday through Friday’s storms. Saturated soil cannot absorb more water quickly — meaning runoff happens fast and flooding escalates quickly.
| Day | Primary Threat | Secondary Threat | High Temp |
| Wednesday | Damaging winds, quarter-size hail | Low tornado risk | Low 80s |
| Thursday | Scattered showers, small hail | Gusty winds | Mid 70s |
| Friday Night | Large hail, damaging winds | Significant tornado risk | Mid 70s |
| Saturday | Flash flooding | Severe thunderstorms | Upper 60s |
| Sunday | Lingering rain | Continued flood threat | Low 70s |
The National Weather Service forecasts 1 to 3 inches of rainfall across the DFW region from Friday through Monday, with some areas seeing higher totals. Flash flood watches and warnings are likely as the event unfolds.
Temperatures stay warm through Friday — mornings in the 60s, afternoons in the 70s and low 80s. Saturday’s cold front drops overnight lows into the 50s, with weekend highs in the 60s and low 70s.
How to Stay Safe During Dallas Severe Weather
Good preparation makes a real difference. Here’s what to do before storms arrive:
- Enable weather alerts on your phone via the National Weather Service app or a local news station app
- Find your safe room — an interior room on your home’s lowest floor, away from all windows
- Never drive through flooded roads — just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock a person off their feet; 2 feet can carry away most vehicles (FEMA, ready.gov)
- Charge all devices ahead of each storm window
- Prepare an emergency kit with medications, important documents, water, and a flashlight
Monitor real-time watches and warnings for every DFW county at weather.gov.
Conclusion
This is not a weekend to let your guard down. The Dallas severe weather forecast covers multiple threats — hail, high winds, tornado risk, and flash flooding — spread across several days. A stalled front, warm Gulf moisture, and quickly saturating soils make this event especially dangerous for all of North Texas.
Stay weather-aware, prepare early, and follow TrendingUpdatesToday.com for the latest updates as this storm system develops. Knowing what’s coming ahead of time is the single most important safety step you can take.
Dallas Severe Weather This Weekend: FAQ’s
1. Will there be tornadoes in Dallas this weekend? Yes, there is a real tornado risk — particularly Wednesday night and again Friday night. While the risk is not extreme, the National Weather Service and local forecasters say tornadoes cannot be ruled out across the DFW area.
2. How large will the hail be in North Texas this week? Wednesday’s storms may produce hail around the size of quarters (roughly 1 inch). Friday night’s stronger system could bring even larger hail. Move all vehicles under cover before each storm window.
3. When is the worst of the Dallas storm expected? Two peak windows stand out: Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning, and Friday night into Saturday. The weekend also brings a significant flash flooding threat as rain falls on saturated ground.
4. How much rain will Dallas receive this weekend? The National Weather Service projects 1 to 3 inches of rainfall across DFW from Friday through Monday. Some areas — particularly those hit hardest by Friday night storms — may see higher totals.
5. What should Dallas residents do to prepare for severe weather? Enable local emergency alerts, identify a safe interior room, avoid all flooded roadways, charge your devices before each storm window, and monitor the National Weather Service at weather.gov for real-time watches and warnings.
Sources
- FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – Meteorologists Berkeley Taylor & Madi Marks https://www.fox4news.com
- National Weather Service – Fort Worth, TX https://www.weather.gov/fwd
- Federal Emergency Management Agency – Flood Safety https://www.ready.gov/floods