Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
808 FXUS64 KFWD 102335 AFDFWD Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 635 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...New UPDATE, AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy downpours remain possible mainly south of I-20 the rest of this evening. - There will be a low (20-30%) chance for showers or storms on Friday. - Above normal temperatures will continue into next week with most areas rain-free this weekend and beyond. && .UPDATE... Issued at 619 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 Scattered convection along and near a southward-moving outflow boundary will continue to affect areas mainly south of I-20 this evening before winding down after sunset. This activity remains capable of brief heavy downpours and gusty winds, but is expected to remain below severe limits. A few landspouts have been observed across North Texas today as well in the presence of strong low- level instability and very weak flow/shear, but this potential will be minimal through the rest of the evening as CIN begins to increase. A relative lull in convective activity is still expected through most of the overnight period before additional isolated storms develop with daytime heating tomorrow. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Friday) Issued at 155 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 Showers and thunderstorms have developed along a stationary frontal boundary to our northwest. This activity will move southeast through portions of North Texas this afternoon through late this evening. Storm coverage will be highest across our northwestern zones, with a decrease in coverage expected late this afternoon and into the evening as storms move into the Metroplex. Strong outflow winds will be the main hazard with any of the activity through this evening. The severe threat will be very low given the lack of vertical shear, but an isolated severe wind gust can`t be completely ruled out. A second round of showers and storms may develop behind this first round late this evening into the overnight hours, but latest model guidance has slightly backed off on this potential. Given the uncertainty, we will carry low (20-30%) PoPs across North Texas overnight. On Friday, the ridge will remain displaced to our west, with another shortwave trough moving overhead throughout the day. Isolated showers or storms will likely develop across the region throughout the day. With no real surface forcing mechanism for convective development, PoPs have been broad-brushed across most of the forecast area on Friday, with the best coverage likely to be across our northeast. Severe weather is not expected, but gusty winds will be possible with any stronger storms. Aside from the rain chances, hot weather will continue to plague the region, though we should get a brief reprieve from widespread triple digit temperatures today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, given the increase in humidity, heat index values will likely still reach above 100 degrees areawide. && .LONG TERM... (Friday night through next Wednesday) Issued at 155 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 The upper level ridge will build in once again this weekend. As a result, hot and rain-free weather is expected through the weekend and much of next week. Saturday is currently expected to be the hottest day, with widespread triple digit temperatures. While there is good consensus among ensemble guidance members that we`ll be hot and rain-free through most of next week, there is quite a bit of divergence from late in the week and beyond. Ensemble guidance is slightly favoring the return of a more active pattern (perhaps accompanied by some cooler air) late next week or next weekend. While there is little confidence at this timescale, there`s at least a little bit of hope that relief from the perpetual summer heat may be just on the horizon. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 619 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026 Convective activity has come to an end at the D10 TAF sites, with only light rain still present nearby. VCSH will briefly be indicated to begin the TAF period before a more tranquil overnight period. Winds are still northerly following the passage of the convective outflow boundary a few hours ago, but will gradually return to east and then south/southeast during the next 6-8 hours while speeds remain light. Isolated showers and storms may redevelop with daytime heating again tomorrow, but the chances for this activity to impacts the TAF sites is too low (less than 20%) to warrant inclusion late in the forecast period. For Waco, convective impacts remain possible this evening through about 02z, and an outflow boundary may briefly shift winds to northwesterly there between 00-02z. However, most thunderstorm potential should remain east of the airport through the rest of tonight. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Dallas-Ft. Worth 79 98 79 101 / 50 20 0 0 Waco 76 99 77 100 / 20 20 10 0 Paris 74 94 74 98 / 40 50 10 10 Denton 75 98 76 100 / 50 20 10 0 McKinney 75 96 75 99 / 40 30 10 10 Dallas 79 99 80 102 / 40 30 0 0 Terrell 75 98 75 100 / 30 30 10 0 Corsicana 76 98 76 100 / 20 30 10 0 Temple 74 99 75 101 / 20 20 0 0 Mineral Wells 72 99 73 102 / 50 20 10 0 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...Barnes LONG TERM....Barnes AVIATION...Stalley