Severe Weather Hits North Texas
A line of strong storms moved through North Texas Sunday night, bringing gusty winds, torrential downpours, and widespread lightning, along with flooding concerns that were expected to linger into Monday. Although the fast-moving weather was moving south and east, Dallas and Tarrant counties remained under a flood warning until 3 a.m. Monday.
There were several reports throughout the night of streets that were under water as the system pounded the area. “Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, Richardson, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Mansfield, Rowlett, Euless, DeSoto, Bedford, Grapevine, Cedar Hill, Haltom City, and Wylie,” the National Weather Service said.
A severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect until 4 a.m. for several north central Texas counties, including Ellis, Hood, Johnson, and Navarro counties. At the height of the storm in Dallas-Fort Worth, several areas reported winds of up to 70 mph, thunder, and drenching downpours.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or storm damage in D-FW, but nearly 88,000 electricity customers in North Texas were without power as of 1 a.m. Monday, according to Oncor.
Storm Moves in from the West
Earlier, parts of North Texas had been under a severe thunderstorm warning until 11 p.m., including Dallas, Tarrant, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Hunt counties, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service said gusting winds would be a primary threat from the storm.
A tornado warning was issued for Tarrant, Hood, Johnson, and Parker counties until 11:45 p.m., but it was allowed to expire early around 11:20 p.m. Earlier in the night, there were unconfirmed reports of a tornado in southeastern Grayson County, which had been under a tornado warning until 10:15 p.m.
Severe Weather Forecast
Forecasters had warned that the main threat would include damaging wind gusts exceeding 80 mph, large hail, localized flooding, and even a few spin-up tornadoes. Spin-up tornadoes are brief, weaker tornadoes that can develop rapidly, making them hard to spot on a radar and even harder to warn about in advance.
The detached front bumper of a car floats in floodwaters at North Collins Street and Randol Mill Road near AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 8, 2025. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
Impact on Air Travel
The severe weather forecast resulted in delays at DFW International Airport Sunday night. According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, gate hold and taxi delays of up to 30 minutes were being reported. Delays of up to 30 minutes were also being reported at Dallas Love Field, according to the FAA website.
Clouds pass behind downtown Dallas on June 8, 2025, ahead of severe weather moving in overnight. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
Outlook for the Week
The unsettled weather pattern will linger into the work week, with chances for additional storms — including the potential for another bout of severe conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will also be cooler, peaking in the 80s each day.
The Latest Dallas Forecast
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and not as warm with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 71. High: 87. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 69. High: 84. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and storms. Low: 71. High: 85. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 73. High: 86.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a chance of showers and storms. Low: 75. High: 91.
Conclusion
The severe weather that hit North Texas on Sunday night brought gusty winds, torrential downpours, and widespread lightning, causing flooding concerns and power outages. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to linger into the work week, with chances for additional storms and cooler temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the main threat from the storm? A: The main threat from the storm included damaging wind gusts exceeding 80 mph, large hail, localized flooding, and even a few spin-up tornadoes.
