A tornado watch has been issued for most of North Texas, including DFW until 10 p.m. Storms will be capable of very large hail and damaging winds. The strongest storms could have a tornado threat.
Warm and windy as temperatures climb through the mid-70s with gusty south winds of 20-30 mph. By late morning into the early afternoon, stronger storms may develop closer to the Metroplex as the dry line approaches. The greatest risk for severe weather appears to be east of DFW. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s.
Dryline is moving a little slower than anticipated, so DFW now has a little better chance of seeing some storms this PM/eve.
Not everyone in DFW will see storms as any storms are expected to be isolated to scattered. If they are out there, they'll likely be strong to severe. The window for DFW storms looks like 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. from west to east. Very large hail and damaging winds continue to be the main threats.
REMINDER: Any storms this afternoon to the evening will be scattered and not everyone sees storms.
LINK: WFAA Radars
The reason there is a higher severe risk (Enhanced and Moderate) in East Texas into the Arklatex is for a higher tornado threat and higher storm coverage than the DFW/North Texas area.
High Fire danger will increase behind the dry line along with strong W/SW winds of 20-30 mph. A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect from Noon until 10 p.m. this evening over the western portions of North Texas.
TONIGHT:
The cold front sweeps through during the evening and overnight. Brisk NW winds will usher in some much cooler air with clearing skies. Lows dip into the upper 40s.
WEEKEND:
Plenty of sunshine, breezy and staying cool. Highs may struggle to get out of the 50s on Saturday, warming into the lower 60s on Sunday. Very chilly Sunday morning with lows in the upper 30s.
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