DFW Severe Weather: 80-90 MPH Winds and Flash Flooding Updates

Severe Winds Impacting North Texas

• ⚠️ Arlington sirens have been activated due to 70-80 mph winds.
• 🎯 Everman is experiencing intense winds, with Doppler radar indicating 89 mph winds heading towards the area.
• 📍 Field reporters are positioned near the intersection of Everman and 35W in Everman, facing west to observe the storm's approach.
• ⚡ Fort Worth cameras are capturing significant lightning, with winds around 60 mph in Dallas.

Storm Tracking and Arrival Times

• 📈 The leading edge of the storm is tracked moving east at 50-55 mph.
• ⏰ Estimated arrival times include TCU at 11:38 AM, Fort Worth Zoo at 11:39 AM, and Crowley at 11:42 AM.
• 🗺️ Specific neighborhoods near Alto Road and west of 377 are experiencing 80-90 mph winds.

Current Conditions and Warnings

• 🌧️ Flash flood warnings are in effect for Dallas and Tarrant County until 3:00 AM due to several inches of rain in a short period.
• 💨 While some scans indicate wind speeds decreasing to 70 mph, the storms are still considered severe.
• 📉 There's a possibility of storms weakening as they move closer to the metroplex due to interaction with other storm systems.
• 🚨 First responders, including Fort Worth Police officers and MedStar units, are on standby in Everman to deploy if needed.