Storms expected to bring strong winds, hail and heavy rain to North Texas to end the week

Don't be surprised if you wake up to some wet roadways on Wednesday morning across portions of North Texas, as showers and storms linger from overnight. 

However, Wednesday is warm, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Throughout the day, expect plenty of clouds with sunshine at times.

By Wednesday night, storms may develop out to our west with severe storms possible. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect tonight through early Thursday, and then Friday night through Saturday.

Portions of DFW are under level 1, 2, and 3 risks of severe storms, with level 3 across the northwestern half of the viewing area. The main threats will be large hail and wind. These storms will fire up likely by 9 or 10 p.m., and this line will gradually weaken as it moves east towards the metroplex.

This isn't to say there won't be any severe warnings as it moves east, but the main threat for DFW during the early morning hours will be heavy rain. You'll want to head out earlier for your morning commute on Thursday, due to the lingering rain and wet roadways. 

Most of the rain will be gone by midday Thursday, clearing by the afternoon with gusty winds up to 30 mph. After this, the next round of storms builds by Friday evening and continues into Saturday morning.

Parts of DFW are under a low-end level 1 marginal risk for severe storms, with hail being the main threat.  The biggest concern with this round will be heavy rain. Another First Alert Weather Day is in place from Friday night to Saturday. At least 1-3" of rain will be expected once these rounds of rain and storms are over. Localized flooding will be another concern, along with ponding on roadways.

By late Saturday afternoon, into the early evening, it will dry out and clear just in time for Easter.

On Easter Sunday, temperatures will be in the 40s early morning, so be sure to have a jacket handy for any sunrise services.

Looking ahead to next week, the upper 40s will stick around for a few mornings with highs in the low 70s.