Dallas Weather: Dangerous Weekend Storms Could Bring Softball-Size Hail and 70 mph Winds — Here’s When They’ll Hit

North Texans are bracing for an active stretch of spring storms as a slow-moving cold front pushes into the Dallas–Fort Worth area today. The National Weather Service says a broken line of thunderstorms will develop along the boundary through Tuesday afternoon, carrying the risk of large hail, damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours. Key timing shows the most intense cells arriving along and west of I-35 by midday, then sliding southeast toward the Interstate 20 corridor during the evening commute. While not every neighborhood will be hit, forecasters urge residents to keep multiple ways to receive warnings and have a safe place ready if severe weather strikes. Behind today’s front, daily rain chances linger through Friday. Forecast models suggest 1–3 inches of additional rainfall across much of North and Central Texas, with isolated higher totals south of Dallas that could lead to localized flooding. Temperatures stay seasonable despite the storms: highs run in the low-to-mid 80s through mid-week—near the May average of 84°F—before dipping slightly into the upper 70s by Thursday. Overnight lows hover in the upper 60s to low 70s, keeping humidity firmly in place. WHAT TO WATCH • Large hail up to ping-pong-ball size, especially west of Fort Worth. • Straight-line winds topping 60 mph along the squall line. • Pockets of flooding on low-lying roads where downpours repeat over the same spots. • Frequent lightning; remember “when thunder roars, go indoors.” TRAVEL & EVENTS If you’re flying out of Dallas-Fort Worth International or Love Field, monitor airline alerts; brief ground stops are possible during the heaviest cells. Outdoor plans—from youth sports to evening concerts—should have a lightning and shelter plan ready. LOOKING AHEAD Storm chances taper Saturday as the front stalls along the Gulf Coast. Sunshine and warmer readings near 90°F return Sunday and Monday, setting the stage for typical late-May heat heading into Memorial Day. BOTTOM LINE Stay weather-aware throughout Tuesday, charge devices, and review your severe storm safety steps. Quick-hitting hail and wind threats can develop with little lead time, but informed preparation will help North Texans navigate the latest round of volatile spring weather.