North and Central Texas

Today and Tonight

Tuesday through Wednesday will be unsettled across North and Central Texas, scattered with numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be severe, with large hail as the main threat, though damaging winds and a tornado are possible. Storm chances will end from west to east Wednesday with the passage of a cold front. There is a severe morning risk along the cold front as it passes through. Highs Tuesday will be mainly in the 80s, except for some lower 90s in the west. Highs on Wednesday will range from the upper 70s near the Red River to the upper 80s in Central Texas.

Expect an elevated fire threat this afternoon west of US-281 where dry, warm, and breezy.

Wednesday through Monday
Thunderstorm chances continue Wednesday morning, especially south of I-20 and east of I-35. Some thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail the most likely hazards.

The fire threat will become elevated west of I-35 Wednesday afternoon when it becomes windy and dry behind a weak cold front.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday night through Monday, generally east of the I-35 corridor. However, the forecast does not call for severe weather.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Expect spotter activation across North and Central Texas this afternoon and evening.

 

South Central and Southwest Arkansas, North Central and Northwest Louisiana, Southeast Oklahoma, and East and Northeast Texas

This Afternoon and Tonight

Chances for showers and thunderstorms will return to the area mid-afternoon. Some storms may be severe, but mainly for areas north of the Interstate 30 corridor. Large hail will be the primary threat, but locally damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado will also be possible. Also, a Wind Advisory is in effect through 3:00 pm today for Northern Louisiana and most of East Texas. Look for high southerly winds with sustained wind speeds around 20 to 30 mph and gusts upwards of 40 mph.

Tuesday through Sunday

Chances for thunderstorms will remain across the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly from midday Tuesday through early evening
Wednesday. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely. Some of these storms may be severe, with all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall will also be possible on Tuesday and Wednesday, which could lead to localized flooding.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Expect activation of emergency management personnel, amateur radio operators, and storm spotters through Wednesday.