North and Central Texas

There is the potential for freezing rain and freezing drizzle next wee The highest risk of ice-related impact is north and west of DFW, but there is a low risk in the Metroplex Monday night and Tuesday. Consider altering your travel plans and stocking up on essential items if you are in the orange or red area. NOTE: These graphics display the potential for new ice accumulation during the time frames shown. The ice could worsen if ice remains from the preceding day.

Today will be mild with spotty showers or drizzle along and east of I-35. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will develop across East Texas tonight. A cold front will move into North Texas late tonight and continue south Sunday. Most will experience the daytime high in the morning with near steady or falling temperatures Sunday. Scattered showers and storms are likely across Central Texas, with a few intense storms possible ahead of the front.

If you are interested in becoming a storm spotter, join us on Monday, January 30, for the Lamar County SKYWARN class! This class will be at the Paris Police Department. The course starts at 6:00 pm and is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. If you can’t make this class, feel free to join any other classes we will offer this SKYWARN season. You can find the full schedule and additional details by visiting weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap!

Today and Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and tonight across East Texas. However, you should not expect severe weather.

Sunday through Friday
Additional thunderstorms are possible Sunday across Central Texas. A few intense storms may be capable of small hail and gusty winds.

There is a chance of freezing rain Monday through Thursday, mainly north and west of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Ice accumulation
may impact travel.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
You should not expect spotter activation at this time.

 

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

Rain chances will return across the region today, with higher chances across the western half of the area.

Today and tonight

While increasing showers will be possible across the region today and tonight, an isolated thunderstorm could also occur with this activity. However, you should not expect strong to severe thunderstorms through Saturday night.

Sunday through Friday

Showers with embedded thunderstorms will become more widespread Sunday and Sunday Night in advance of a strong cold front that will move into the region during this timeframe. Look for increasing rain chances once again late in the day Monday, with those rain chances
remaining high through at least Thursday across most of the Four State Region. Several days of widespread rainfall will result in several inches of rain during much of next week across the Four State Region. It will result in further rises in area lakes and rivers along with the possibility of low-lying and poor drainage areas flooding.

In addition to the flooding threat next week, there will be a threat of light freezing rain across far northern portions of Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Arkansas, mainly during the overnight periods Monday through Wednesday.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

You should not expect spotter activation at this time.