The storm returns Thursday to Dallas-Fort Worth with possible 1-inch hail, gusty winds

A round of showers and thunderstorms rolling through North Texas late this week has a chance to become severe and pose a minor flooding threat, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.

Parts of Dallas-Fort Worth could get more than an inch of rain between Thursday and Saturday, according to the weather service. Some surrounding areas could get between 3 and 4 inches.

Some storms may produce 1-inch hail and have wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph.

The heaviest rain is expected west of I-35W and north of I-20.

The most up-to-date forecast shows rain chances returning during the day Thursday, increasing Friday and dropping back to minimal amounts again Saturday. Sunday is likely to be dry.

The weather service warned that outdoor activities for the next few days may be affected.

High temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth are expected to be in the low 70s with lows in the mid to low 50s.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and mild with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 63. High: 71. Wind: E 10-15 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny and pleasant. Low: 54. High: 68. Wind: NW 5-10 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 52. High: 73. Wind: SSW 5-10 mph.

MONDAY (VETERANS’ DAY): Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 54. High: 76. Wind: S 5-10 mph.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 58. High: 78. Wind: S 10-20 mph.

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