North Texas Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Impacting Friday Commute

Current Weather Conditions in North Texas

• 🌧️ Showers and thunderstorms are moving through North Texas, impacting the Friday afternoon commute.
• ⚡ While there is no severe weather currently, there is a chance for severe weather later today, prompting a WFA weather alert day.

Potential Storm Impacts

• ⚠️ The storms could bring quarter-sized hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and brief heavy rain.
• 📱 Viewers are advised to have a way to receive warnings and can download WFA Plus for hourly updates.

Radar and Storm Movement

• 📍 Heavy rain is observed in eastern Denton County and northern Colin County, extending into Wise and Parker Counties.
• ⚡ Lightning is present with some storms, but the primary concerns are brief heavy rain and gusty winds.
• 📈 Storms moving southeast could potentially ramp up in intensity.

Traffic and Roadway Conditions

• 🚗 Wet roadways are reported in parts of the Metroplex, particularly in Denton County along I35E and I35W split.
• 🚦 While most of the Metroplex shows green traffic lights, rain is causing slowdowns in affected areas like Denton County and along US-75 in Colin County.
• ⚠️ Drivers heading out are advised to be mindful of the wet conditions and potential delays.
• 🛣️ An earlier accident at I-30 and Haskell has cleared, but traffic remains slower in the westbound lanes near the Mixmaster.