DFW Weather | Some severe storms possible Thursday with warmer weather for the weekend

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Key takeaways:

• Severe thunderstorms possible Thursday 

• Warmer than normal through 2024

• A cold front in time for NYE

Another round of widespread showers and storms is likely on Thursday mainly during the late morning and afternoon hours. Once again, the overall severe threat looks low for most, but we will continue to monitor. There could be a chance for some strong to severe storms in the eastern half of North Texas and into East Texas with a wind and hail threat. The tornado threat is not completely zero as a brief spin-up could be possible as well. Here’s the latest severe weather outlook

Below you’ll see an hour-by-hour timeline of the rain and thunderstorm activity on Thursday. Rain coverage increases throughout Thursday morning with stronger storms possible near midday. By that time, most of the activity is already pressing east of the metroplex where there will be a better chance for a few strong to severe storms through the afternoon. 

The trend for most of the remainder of 2024 is up. High temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal to wrap up 2024. However… the very last day, when it matters the most for outdoor activities… a cold front looks to sweep through and knock us down to cooler, but closer to normal, highs. The forecast highs on NYE at this time look to be in the middle 50s after highs in the 60s and 70s.