The storms aren’t done with North Texas yet. A day-by-day breakdown of what’s coming — and when you’ll actually get a window to enjoy the long weekend.
Rain chances continue daily through Memorial Day Monday. Severe weather risk stays low — but storms can surprise.
Tuesday hit North Texas hard. Widespread heavy rain soaked the metroplex, flooding roads and cutting visibility across the region. Residents barely had time to dry out before forecasters dropped more bad news: this isn’t over.
If you’re planning a cookout, a lake trip, or any outdoor gathering this Memorial Day weekend — here’s the honest truth about what the weather has in store.
Day-by-day forecast
What to expect
Wednesday Calm Brief break. Cloudy and humid, low 80s. Rain chance just 10–20%. Best day to prep your weekend plans.
Thursday Rain returns Scattered showers and storms move back in. Heavy rainfall possible. No severe threat expected, but stay alert.
Friday Unsettled Daily storm chances continue. Periods of dry weather will break up the rain — not a washout, but expect interruptions.
Sat – Mon On & off Holiday weekend stays stormy but manageable. Low severe weather risk. Plan around the gaps, not around dry days.
Not a washout — but don’t get caught off guard
Meteorologists are clear: this weekend will not be rained out entirely. Dry windows are expected between storm rounds, giving most outdoor events a fighting chance.
The bigger concern is the unpredictability. Even when severe weather isn’t in the forecast, North Texas thunderstorms can still spin up lightning, brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, and small hail with very little warning.
Anyone heading to a concert, festival, lakefront, or backyard barbecue this weekend should have a plan B — and a way to receive weather alerts on their phone.
What to do now: Enable weather alerts on your phone before the weekend. Keep an umbrella in your car. Check the radar before leaving for any outdoor event — storms can develop fast in North Texas this time of year.
Forecasters say the rain will provide much-needed moisture for the region — small comfort if your plans get rained on, but a reminder that this wet pattern is doing some good even as it complicates the holiday.
