Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth in North Texas, shares the same severe-weather climate as the rest of the metroplex, receiving around 990 mm (about 39 inches) of rain a year with spring bringing the region’s most active thunderstorm and tornado season. Fast-developing supercell storms can produce large hail, damaging wind, and locally intense rainfall capable of flash flooding specific streets within an hour, a routine seasonal hazard given the flat North Texas terrain. Because the city sits between two major weather-monitoring hubs, residents have ready access to detailed real-time radar coverage during the active spring storm season. NWS Doppler radar KFWS (Dallas/Fort Worth) covers the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Arlington right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Arlington, Texas in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Arlington, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Arlington rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Arlington?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Texas are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Arlington or pass by.
Is this Arlington rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.