Severe Storms Predicted for North Texas: Governor Activates Emergency Resources

FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico has forecasted the potential for severe weather in North Texas, with storms expected overnight and into Monday morning. The region will face two rounds of inclement weather starting Sunday night.

The initial round of storms is anticipated between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday, with scattered occurrences and the possibility of some storms being particularly strong, accompanied by heavy rainfall.

The second wave is forecasted to be more intense, forming a squall line early Monday morning. The most severe weather conditions are expected west of I-35W, spanning from approximately 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. This area is projected to face high wind conditions and a potential isolated tornado. The Metroplex is likely to encounter the rain around 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., posing a wind risk along the I-35 corridor.

In response to these forecasts, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of the impending weather system. «We are closely monitoring this situation and have resources at the ready should the need arise,» stated Abbott.

The current weather models suggest that the storms will start to lose intensity as they move east, anticipated to dissipate around 9 a.m. Subsequently, skies are expected to clear, with temperatures rebounding to near 70 degrees later in the day.

Houston will also experience a cold front pushing through Southeast Texas, bringing rainfall and storms mainly during the afternoon. Meteorologists advise travelers heading towards Arlington to be cautious of the weather before it clears for the latter part of the week.

A second cold front will hit Texas between Tuesday and Wednesday, delivering cooler air to the region. The remainder of the week is expected to feature lows in the 40s, with highs reaching the upper 60s to low 70s. Conditions are likely to be warmer than usual as Texas heads towards the end of November.