Storms Firing Up For Early Evening
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - We are still expecting some storms to break out in our northwest corner, from Breckenridge to Bowie to Gainesville. There is a very strong cap in place but the dry line along with a low up to the north of us might be enough to break this cap and get some storms rolling. If they go it'll be from now to 6pm- they'll quickly develop in severe weather storms producing large hail and strong winds.
The strongest storms are more likely to form to our north in Oklahoma. Outflow boundaries from these storms could trigger storms in along the Red river counties tonight. We'll keep a watch to any storms that develop; most of the key parameters are in place for any of these storms to produce severe weather. The tornado threat is very low in our area but high to our north in Oklahoma. Proximity like that always keeps us close to the radar.
THIS WEEKEND
Much the same set up for Saturday as of today, a dry line close to our western counties triggers some strong storms in the afternoon heating. A stationary front to our north should help trigger more storms than today. The chances run a little higher tomorrow afternoon than this one. The favored areas include the PK Fire complex so again, the double edge sword. A promise of heavy rain but lightning and strong, shifting winds around the fire zone. Tomorrow we expect another windy, humid day in the metro with highs in the upper 80's.
The storm threat/rain chances continue into the evening Saturday across the northwest and north of the metro. The severe risk also lingers, this is a weekend full of unsettled weather. The activity to our west could last into the overnight hours, at least the rain. The favored areas for this much needed rain includes the fire areas.
SUNDAY
Clouds skies and a few showers around on Sunday morning. The storm chances on Sunday afternoon should diminish as little so the front pushes to the north of us. It'll be a hot and humid day on Easter. An overnight low around 70 and a daytime high in the mid-80's.
MONDAY
Excellent rain chances for all of north Texas on Monday as a front pushes across our area into the warm, moist air in place. There could also be a big severe weather outbreak on Monday with this front, especially in our eastern half in the afternoon. Temperatures in the low 80's but another muggy day until the front sweeps in drier air.
TUESDAY-FRIDAY
Looks dry and cooler. Windy on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs in the 70's on Wednesday, lows 80's Thursday and Friday.
