The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for North and Central Texas, cautioning residents about a range of weather conditions, from potential grass fires to severe thunderstorms and possible flooding. According to the National Weather Service, breezy southerly winds today may lead to grass fires, particularly west of I-35.
As the week progresses, the weather situation is expected to escalate with increased chances of thunderstorms starting Wednesday afternoon, with the possibility of severe occurrences featuring damaging wind and hail, especially north of I-20. "Thunderstorm chances will increase Wednesday afternoon and night along a cold front across much of North Texas," the National Weather Service details. There is a concern that some storms could be severe, elevating the threat to property and personal safety.
Moreover, Dallas can anticipate a 20 percent chance of showers this afternoon with a high near 86 degrees and gusty winds as potent as 35 mph. Residents should prepare for continued weather disturbances, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation forecasted for Wednesday and going strong into the weekend. As provided by the National Weather Service, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are highly likely on Saturday, with a chance of precipitation sitting at 70 percent.
Aside from the immediate risks associated with thunderstorms, the outlook suggests a persistent wet spell late Friday through Monday. The NWS warns of potentially heavy rain that could trigger flooding, primarily targeting the Texoma region north of I-20. Some rainfall will be heavy and could result in a low potential for flooding, especially north of I-20 into the Texoma region Saturday through Monday, the NWS statement elucidates, signaling that residents should be alert to changing weather patterns and the associated hazards.
