DFW Weather: Tornado Warning Issued for Palo Pinto County, Thunderstorms Moving East

Tornado Warning in Palo Pinto County

• ⚠️ A tornado warning has been issued for Palo Pinto County until 6:30 p.m. due to a thunderstorm exhibiting low-level rotation.
• 📍 The storm is located south of Highway 180, north of Interstate 20, and just northeast of Strawn, near Gordon.
• ⚡ The thunderstorm shows a hook echo on radar, indicating potential for rotation and tornado development.
• 💨 The storm is tracking northeast at approximately 30-35 miles per hour.

Storm Progression Across North Texas

• ⛈️ The leading edge of the storm system is expected to reach Weatherford in about an hour, Fort Worth around 8:00 p.m., and Dallas by 9:00 p.m.
• ⏰ The entire storm system is anticipated to be east of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex by approximately 11:00 p.m.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is a concern, with the potential for 1-2 inches of rain this morning and another 1-2 inches with isolated areas receiving more.
• 🌊 A flash flood watch is in effect from 7:00 p.m. tonight through tomorrow morning.

Severe Weather Outlook

• 🚨 The severe thunderstorm watch covers a significant portion of North Texas until midnight tonight.
• 🌪️ While no tornado touchdowns have been reported, the storm in Palo Pinto County is currently the only severe thunderstorm in the area.
• 🧊 The storm may produce quarter-sized to nickel-sized hail.
• ⚡ Other scattered thunderstorms are present across counties like Cooke, Montague, and Jack, producing heavy rain and lightning.