Severe Weather Threat Subsides in North Texas After Storms

DALLAS, Texas – Tornado Watches have expired in North Texas as severe storms moved out late Monday night. This follows a turbulent weekend marked by multiple tornadic events in the region.

According to the National Weather Service, the storm system that caused the severe weather dissipated by 9:45 p.m. Monday, easing the immediate threat in the area. Earlier in the evening, several tornado-warned storms resulted in warnings across Collin and Denton counties.

Residents experienced heavy rain and hail, including reports of softball-sized hail. The Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in Texas on Sunday, with the most intense in Palo Pinto County, where an EF1 tornado peaked at 105 mph.

Looking ahead, a cold front is expected to move through North Texas by Tuesday morning, bringing drier air and sunshine, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Overnight lows on Tuesday are projected to drop into the upper-50s to mid-60s.

Weather experts note that there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returning on Thursday as the system transitions, but significant severe weather is not anticipated at this time. Memorial Day weekend is expected to be warm and humid, with a low risk of storms by Saturday evening.

Residents are advised to remain weather-aware as minor storm chances persist through the week. Stay tuned for updates from local weather stations, including NBC 5 and FOX 4.