Todays weather in Fort Worth TX - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Fort Worth TX - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:30) NOAA Excessive Rainfall Alert (00:01:12) Tuesday Lightning Fires Context (00:01:31) Temperature Drop Into Holiday (00:01:52) Holiday Weekend Planning Tips (00:02:20) Fort Worth Closing Forecast Fort Worth's Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a wet one. NOAA has issued a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall across North Texas, with that alert sitting directly over the DFW area through the holiday. Current conditions show 74°F, mostly cloudy skies, 77% humidity, and a 40% chance of light rain already in play — with the heaviest, most persistent rainfall still to come.The concern isn't just getting rained on. With ground already saturated heading into the weekend, localized flooding is a real possibility. Low-lying roads, underpasses, and storm drains are all worth watching. If you see water moving across pavement, don't drive through it.This follows Tuesday's lightning strikes across North Texas, which sparked multiple house fires — a reminder that these storm systems carry more than just rain. Lightning safety matters this weekend. If you hear thunder, get inside.Temperatures that were flirting with the upper 80s will drop into the low 80s as storms move through. That sounds like relief, but combined with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, it's going to feel sticky rather than comfortable.For your holiday plans: pack a light rain jacket, skip the open-toed shoes, and if you're driving to a cookout, build in extra travel time for wet roads and reduced visibility. Exact rainfall totals are still uncertain — this system is slow-moving and steady, not a quick pop-and-done storm.Stay flexible, keep an eye on updates through the weekend, and move those outdoor plans under cover if you can. Happy Memorial Day, Fort Worth.This episode includes AI-generated content.