North Texas Storms: Flooding Concerns, Traffic, and Flight Delays

Weather Alert and Storm Tracking

• ⚠️ Today is a WFA weather alert day for North Texas due to thunderstorms.
• 🌧️ A main line of heavy rain has pushed east into Collin, Dallas, and Ellis Counties, while areas west like Denton and Tarrant County are experiencing lighter rain.
• ⚡ A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Collin County until 11:45 AM, with a northward track that is now being influenced by the main line.
• 🌊 Flash flood warnings are in effect for Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Tarrant Counties until 1:30 PM.

Road Conditions and Traffic

• 🚗 A major accident on I-45 southbound near US 175 is causing significant backups.
• 🚚 An 18-wheeler incident near Rockwall County has lanes reopened, but traffic remains slow.
• 🚦 Messy weather and slow-moving traffic are reported across the Metroplex, including Central Expressway in Collin County and the I-35 split in Denton County.
• ⚠️ Drivers are advised to take it extra slow due to low visibility, splash, and slick conditions, with significant ponding reported in some areas.

Flight Disruptions

• ✈️ Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is experiencing a ground stop extended until 12:15 PM, holding all inbound flights at their origin.
• ⏳ Dallas Love Field Airport has departure delays exceeding two hours.
• ❗ Travelers are urged to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.

Spring Storm Season Preparedness

• 🌷 North Texas is currently in its spring storm season.
• 📺 Residents are encouraged to download the WFA Plus app for free extended forecasts and live team coverage during severe weather events.