North Texas Weather Alert: Storms, Tornado Warnings, and Flood Updates

Current Storm Conditions

• ⚠️ A weather impact alert day is in effect for North Texas due to widely scattered showers and storms.
• ⚡ The storms are bringing heavy rain, lightning, and the potential for severe weather, including golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts over 60 mph.
• 🌪️ A tornado warning was issued for far northwest Lamar County, moving northeast at 60 mph, and is expected to exit Texas quickly.

Flood and Severe Weather Watches

• 💧 A flood watch is active until tomorrow morning for the Metroplex, with significant rainfall expected.
• 🚨 While the Metroplex is not under a tornado watch, the severe threat includes the potential for additional tornadoes throughout the day and into the night.
• 🌊 Flash flood warnings are in effect for several counties, including Cooke, Grayson, Montague, Jack, and Wise, due to heavy rainfall.

Traffic and Travel Impacts

• 🚗 Traffic delays are significant due to crashes and low visibility caused by heavy rain and slick roads.
• ✈️ Both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field are under a ground stop, with over 200 delays at DFW and close to 40 at Love Field.
• 🛣️ Drivers are advised to exercise caution, allow extra travel time, and check for alternate routes due to hazardous road conditions.

Power Outages and Staying Informed

• 💡 Power outages are being reported, with numbers fluctuating but currently around 3,000 customers affected.
• 📱 Residents are encouraged to stay updated with the latest forecast and warnings by downloading the WFAA Plus streaming app for continuous coverage.