Texas Faces Severe Thunderstorm Warning Amid Rising Temperatures

DALLAS, Texas — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of North Texas as weather conditions shift this Tuesday evening. The warning affects Dallas County and Johnson County, with alerts extended until 6:30 p.m.

The weather began comfortably this morning across the Metroplex, but temperatures surged rapidly throughout the day. At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, temperatures reached 90 degrees Tuesday, shy of the record high of 97 degrees set in 1899.

As the evening progresses, isolated storms are expected, with gusty winds and potential small hail reported in several areas. The National Weather Service indicates that while storms may develop, they are not anticipated to reach severe levels.

Looking ahead, rain showers are expected to develop late Tuesday night and persist into Wednesday morning, primarily near the Red River. Forecasters predict clouds and easterly winds will help keep temperatures cooler, ranging from the 70s to near 80 degrees for most of the area.

The main chance for significant rainfall is projected for Thursday into Thursday night, when more robust showers are anticipated, amidst cloud cover. This period will likely maintain cooler temperatures in the 70s.

As the week progresses, storms are predicted to clear out by Saturday morning, with southerly winds returning and potentially pushing a dry line into North Texas. These conditions could result in warm and windy weather, with highs soaring into the 80s and 90s west of the area.

Furthermore, a disturbance late Saturday into Sunday morning could introduce minor storm chances, including strong winds and hail, but temperatures are expected to remain warm.

“We are tracking the latest forecast, and even though severe weather isn’t expected, every drop of rain helps as we face unusually dry conditions for March,” said meteorologist Evan Andrews.

February had its few storms, and this March has been particularly dry. The average first 90-degree day typically occurs around April 19, so the early heat wave has caught residents off guard.

While chances for rain appear limited in the coming weeks, meteorologists remain optimistic about future storm possibilities. The impending disturbances could provide some relief from the dry trend that has gripped much of North Texas.

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