Severe Thunderstorms and Wind Advisory Hit North Texas Tuesday Morning

DALLAS, Texas — A potent storm system is set to impact North Texas early Tuesday morning, bringing severe thunderstorms and a Wind Advisory across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for isolated tornadoes, affecting morning commutes.

The NWS issued a Tornado Watch for Cooke, Montague, Jack, and Palo Pinto counties, valid until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Although the overall tornado risk remains low, quick spin-up tornadoes are possible as the squall line moves through the area.

“We expect severe storms to sweep through the Metroplex between 5 and 7 a.m. with the most intense weather likely tapering off by 10 a.m.,” said NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell. “Frequent wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, and large hail is also a concern.”

The storms are anticipated to develop late Monday evening and intensify as they reach the Dallas-Fort Worth area around 5 a.m. Tuesday, with a significant increase in rainfall chances overnight.

Prior to midnight, the chance of rain stands at a modest 10 to 20 percent but climbs to 40 percent around 3 a.m. and expands to 100 percent by 5 a.m.

In conjunction with the storms, a Wind Advisory will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sustained winds are expected to range from 20 to 35 mph with gusts potentially hitting 50 mph.

“Residents should secure outdoor items to prevent them from being blown around,” the advisory advised. Conditions on roadways could be hazardous, particularly for taller vehicles.

Weather patterns indicate that the afternoon is likely to clear and turn sunny, but persistent high winds will prompt heightened fire dangers, especially west of Interstate 35.

By Tuesday afternoon, humidity levels are predicted to drop to between 15 and 20 percent, raising fire risk concerns particularly in areas that received little rainfall earlier. Driving activities that could generate sparks, like towing chains or tossing cigarette butts, should be avoided.

The forecast suggests temperatures might rise into the low 70s as the storm system exits, but a subsequent cold front is expected later in the week, causing a dip in temperatures.

As the weather pattern shifts, Thursday will see highs near 68 degrees, and Sunday may bring a light freeze to some northern areas overnight.

“It’s important for Dallas-Fort Worth residents to be weather aware over the next few days as our forecast can change rapidly in early spring,” Mitchell added.