DFW Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, and Flood Watch Issued for North Texas

Active Weather Alert Day

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert day is in effect until 3 PM this afternoon for North Texas.
• ⚡ Potential for thunderstorms includes hail up to quarter size, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and heavy rain.

Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Warnings

• 🚨 A severe thunderstorm watch is active until 10 AM, indicating conditions are favorable for strong to severe storms.
• 🗺️ This watch includes Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson, Hill, Hood, and Parker Counties.
• 📍 Active severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for parts of Parker, Palo Pinto, and Tarrant Counties, with storms moving east at approximately 45 mph.
• ⛈️ A cluster of storms from Fort Worth to Arlington is moving north and could produce wind gusts near 60 mph and small hail, potentially up to quarter size.

Flood Concerns and Timeline

• 🌊 A flood watch is active due to heavy rain, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation expected, possibly up to 4 inches in isolated areas.
• 🚗 The slow movement of these thunderstorms increases the flood concern, especially in low-lying areas due to runoff.
• ⏰ The main line of storms is expected to move into the Metroplex between 10 AM and 11 AM, with activity continuing in eastern counties into the early to mid-afternoon.
• 💨 The system is driven by an area of low pressure where warm and cold fronts meet, creating the highest threat for severe weather southeast of Navarro and Henderson Counties.

Weather Outlook and Resources

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to remain in the 60s for most of the day.
• 📺 Continuous updates are available on WFAA Plus, and the WFAA mobile app can provide alerts.