Residents in Dallas and the surrounding areas of North and Central Texas are set to experience a mix of potential weather hazards this week. In an update early Tuesday morning, the forecast showed a chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds and the ongoing threat of flooding in several counties, according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the NWS listed Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, and several other counties as being on watch for stormy conditions.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook warned that "a line of storms should move across eastern North Texas early this morning," with another bout expected to "move into North Texas late tonight into Wednesday morning." These conditions could bring about damaging wind gusts and flooding, compounded by a lower risk of large hail. Despite the anticipation of inclement weather, spotter activation has not been deemed necessary at this time.
As storms approach, the Hazardous Weather Outlook also issued a Flood Warning for multiple rivers across Texas, including the East Fork Trinity River at McKinney and the Trinity River at Dallas. The Trinity River at Dallas is experiencing minor flooding, predicted to continue until early Wednesday. Affected residents have been advised not to drive through flooded areas and to exercise caution near riverbanks.
The mid-week forecast suggests thunderstorm possibilities will carry on, mainly to the east of I-35 with the primary hazard being damaging wind gusts. Come Friday, scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop with a "low threat of damaging wind gusts." Such conditions seem poised to linger through the weekend and into the following week, underscoring an unpredictable yet persistent period of stormy weather.
