DFW Weather: East Texas Tornado Reports & Weekend Severe Outlook

Severe Weather in East Texas

• ⚠️ Reports indicate a possible tornado touchdown east of Canton, causing damage including a tree falling into a house and a roof being ripped off.
• 🚨 While there were tornado warnings in far eastern counties (Paris, Sulphur Springs, Canton, Athens), these have now shifted east of the WFAA viewing area.
• 💧 Heavy rain and lightning continue to fall in areas like Canton and Sulphur Springs, with over 3 inches reported in some locations.

Shifting Severe Weather Outlook

• ⚡ The primary severe weather threat has moved to far eastern Texas, affecting areas like Texarkana, Linden, Gilmer, and Tyler.
• 🌙 These eastern locations are under a tornado watch until around 10:00 PM tonight, with severe weather expected between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
• 🚫 The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is currently clear of any tornado, flash flood, or severe thunderstorm warnings.

Weekend Forecast & Precipitation

• ☁️ North Texas can expect cloudy conditions with a chance of a sprinkle tonight, with cooler temperatures.
• ⛈️ The Metroplex may experience quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds between 3:00 AM and 9:00 AM tomorrow, classified as a marginal risk (Level 1).
• 🌧️ Significant rainfall is expected overnight and into Saturday morning, with 1 to 3 inches for Dallas-Fort Worth and 3 to 5 inches for Northeast Texas.
• ❄️ A possibility of light snow exists for parts of the Panhandle, Rolling Plains, and Big Country regions on Saturday afternoon and evening.