DFW Weather | Storms possible on Thursday

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Key Takeaways:

• Severe thunderstorms are possible today

• Warmer than normal by 2024

• A cold front arrives just in time for New Year’s Eve

There are likely to be further widespread showers and storms on Thursday, particularly in the late morning and afternoon hours. Again, the overall threat appears low to most, but we will continue to keep an eye on it. The eastern half of North Texas and East Texas could experience strong to severe storms with a risk of wind and hail. The tornado threat is not completely nil, as a short-term upswing could also be possible, but the threat is more likely for areas southeast of DFW. Here is the current severe weather outlook

Below is an hourly timeline of rain and thunderstorm activity on Thursday. Precipitation will increase throughout Thursday morning, with stronger storms possible around midday. At this point, most of the activity is already moving east of the metropolitan area, where there is a greater chance of a few strong to severe storms throughout the afternoon.

The trend for most of the rest of 2024 is high. High temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal through the end of 2024. However…on the very last day, when it’s most important for outdoor activities…a cold front appears to be sweeping through, catapulting us into cooler, but closer to normal, highs. The forecast highs for New Year’s Eve at this point are expected to be in the mid-50s, down from highs in the 60s and 70s.