Severe weather is a strong possibility later this afternoon into the evening across all of North Texas. You know things could get active when a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has already been issued north and northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, running until 1:00 PM. Please stay weather aware throughout the day!
Good morning, my friends, and welcome to Tuesday. I’m sorry if you experienced damage from the large hail yesterday northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Things have calmed down this morning, but I’m tracking our next weather change to the north and northwest at this hour.
As mentioned above, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas north and northwest of us. Storms are now forming northwest of Abilene and will move into southern Oklahoma early this afternoon. This cluster of storms will begin heading south after 3:00 PM, following a cold front that will impact our weather between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM this evening.
All modes of severe weather are possible, especially along and east of a Montague to Decatur to Weatherford to Granbury line. Your commute home later this afternoon could be messy, especially if you’re heading north after 5:00 PM. Safer travel conditions are expected farther south.
Storms will begin impacting our northern counties along Highway 380 after 4:00–5:00 PM. This cluster will move southeast through the late afternoon and evening, pushing south of a Hillsboro to Corsicana line after 9:00–10:00 PM. All modes of severe weather are possible.
Please keep it tuned to KRLD throughout the afternoon and evening for updates as we activate StormCenter Team coverage.
There will be plenty of fuel for storms as temperatures warm into the low 90s this afternoon. Temperatures will cool rapidly overnight behind the cold front, dropping into the upper 50s with north winds at 10–20 mph. Some areas may even see drizzle tomorrow morning. We’ll experience a 30+ degree temperature drop overnight.
Wednesday will stay cloudy and rather cool, with highs struggling to reach 70°. A few showers may develop during the afternoon east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. North winds will continue at 10–20 mph, making for a comfortably cool day.
Things begin to change again on Thursday, with clouds continuing to spread overhead. Temperatures will hold in the mid-60s, with rain moving in from the west by late afternoon and evening. Rain will become heavier overnight Thursday and especially on Friday. Flooding could become a concern by late Friday afternoon and evening, as 2–4 inches of rain may fall across North Texas. Severe weather is not expected, but occasional thunder can’t be ruled out. Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s all day—crazy!
This system will exit to the east Saturday morning, taking the clouds with it. Expect decreasing clouds, breezy conditions, and cool temperatures, with highs in the mid-60s. Some areas may dip into the 40s Sunday morning, with highs warming into the mid-70s. We’ll continue warming into Monday, with a high near 80°.
Please stay weather aware later this afternoon and evening across North Texas. I’ll be covering this severe weather event with live updates here on Facebook and on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD AM.
7-Day Headlines:
- DFW Airport hit a record high on Monday at 93 degrees.
- Weather aware today between 4pm and 10pm.
- Scattered severe storms along Tuesday evening's cold front.
- Threats: Large hail, isolated tornadoes, and damaging wind
- MUCH cooler Wednesday - Sunday
- HEAVY rain late Thursday through Friday. Nothing severe
- Flooding a REAL possibility
- A PERFECT weekend to follow
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Almanac:
- Yest Rain: 0.00”; Yest High: 93R; Low: 74
- Today’s Averages: High: 79; Low: 59
- Record high: 93 (1989); Record low 42 (1999)
- April rain: 4.34”; Surplus: 1.50”
- 2026 Rain: 9.50”; Snow: 2.4” Deficit: <1.93”>
- Sunrise: 6:43am; Sunset: 8:09pm
Forecast:
Tuesday: Morning clouds, afternoon sun. Near record highs. Scattered severe storms (4pm-10pm). Threats: Large hail, damaging wind, isolated tornadoes. Evening cold front. High: Low 90s. Wind: South 10-20 mph.
Tuesday night: Cloudy, breezy and cooler. Areas of drizzle late. Low: Mid to upper 50s. Wind: NE 10-20 mph.
Wednesday: Cloudy and MUCH cooler. Areas of morning drizzle. High: Near 70.
Thursday: Cloudy and cool. Rain moves in by evening. Nothing severe. High: Mid 60s.
Friday: Cloudy and chilly. Widespread HEAVY rain with some thunder. Nothing severe. Flooding a concern by evening. High: Mid 50s.
Saturday: Early morning showers, then decreasing clouds and awesome! High: Mid 60s.
Sunday: Clear and beautiful! High: Low 70s.
Monday: Partly cloudy and warmer. High: Near 80.
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