North Texas Braces for Severe Weather: Tornado Watch Canceled but Risks Remain

North Texas Weather Overview

North Texas faces a weekend of unsettled weather as a cold front stalls over the region. The main threats include heavy rain leading to potential flooding, large hail, and damaging winds. While the tornado threat is low, it cannot be ruled out entirely, particularly in isolated areas.

Friday Forecast

Severe storms are possible Friday afternoon and evening, mainly between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. The highest risk for severe activity is north of the Metroplex, near Sherman. Residents should prepare for hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts.

Saturday Forecast

The potential for heavy rain continues Saturday, increasing flooding concerns. Central Texas faces the highest risk of severe storms, but North Texans should still prepare for large hail and damaging winds. Rainfall totals are expected to reach 1 to 3 inches for most of the region, with isolated totals south of DFW potentially reaching 4 to 5 inches.

Daylight Saving Time

As the stormy weather moves in, residents must also prepare for the start of daylight saving time. Clocks should be set forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Looking Ahead

The threat of strong to severe storms returns Tuesday and Wednesday. High temperatures will remain steady in the 70s and 80s, with daily shower chances persisting through mid-week.

The main threats include heavy rain, potential flooding, large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

The strongest storm activity is expected on Friday and Saturday.

Rainfall totals are expected to reach 1 to 3 inches for most of the region, with isolated totals south of DFW potentially reaching 4 to 5 inches.

Clocks should be set forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.

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