A powerful storm system will impact North Texas from Thursday morning through Saturday, producing strong to severe thunderstorms and a flooding threat in some areas. The primary threats associated with these storms are large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 2-5 inches, with isolated areas to the north and northwest potentially receiving higher totals.

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Multiple rounds of severe storms and heavy rain will arrive in North Texas starting Wednesday night through Saturday morning. All modes of severe weather will be possible.

On and off rain chances late Tuesday through noon Saturday. The most challenging aspects of this extended forecast are the timing, severity, and rainfall totals.

Monday is the last day of March and a cool air mass is in place. The air mass will warm fast and become unstable. The dry line in West Texas will get active, a cold front will stall across the area, and several upper-level disturbances will impact DFW through Saturday. The threat of severe weather will increase.

Keep your umbrella handy, as it will be needed later Thursday through mid-afternoon Friday. The rain will give way to a sunny weekend.

It's a busy time of year around North Texas. The weather's warm enough to do things outside, while there are still plenty of plays and musical performances to catch indoors. Plus, the Texas Rangers open the 2025 season this week.