Fort Worth, Texas – Thunderstorms are expected to disrupt North Texas beginning Thursday afternoon, bringing gusty winds and daily rain chances through Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 1 p.m. Thursday, with wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Motorists on I-35W should prepare for sudden downpours, reduced visibility, and possible lightning delays through Friday.
Friday afternoon brings another round of storms likely after 1 p.m., paired with temperatures climbing to 84°F. Storms may bring brief, heavy rainfall and isolated strong wind gusts. Southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday offers a slight break, with only a 30% chance of storms in the afternoon. Highs will reach 82°F before another round of rain is possible Saturday night. Thunderstorm chances rise again Sunday into Monday, as temperatures return to the mid-80s with humid, unstable air continuing to drive storm development.
Extended Five-Day Forecast:
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m., gusts up to 20 mph. High: 82°F.
- Friday: More storms likely after 1 p.m., mostly sunny early. High: 84°F.
- Saturday: 30% chance of afternoon storms. High: 82°F.
- Sunday: Storms possible after 1 p.m., gusts up to 25 mph. High: 86°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, 60% chance of thunderstorms. High near 86°F.
