Severe Storms Hit DFW Area, EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Irving and Wise County
The Dallas-Fort Worth area was hit with severe storms on Tuesday, which spawned an EF-1 tornado in Irving and another EF-1 tornado and wind damage in Wise County. The weather service confirmed a tornado touched down on Pioneer Drive between North MacArthur and North O’Connor boulevards in Irving, with wind gusts reaching 110 miles per hour.
Wednesday’s Forecast: Seasonable and Mild
On Wednesday, the weather is expected to be seasonable and mild. The forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5) predicts sunny and cool weather with a high of 61 degrees. No rain is forecast, and while winds won’t be as strong as yesterday, which blew in dust from the west, a wind advisory is in effect in North Texas until 9 a.m., with winds as high as 45 mph possible, according to NBC5. The windy conditions are expected to decrease later in the day.
Temperature Increase on Thursday and Friday
Temperatures will then increase on Thursday and Friday, with highs of 67 and 80 degrees expected. Wind gusts will be around 10 to 15 mph each day, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office, with gusts as high as 20 to 25 mph possible.
Fire Risk on Thursday
The high winds combined with dry conditions bring an elevated risk for fire in areas west of Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, the weather service reported. Rain chances will return Friday night, with the weather service forecasting a 40 percent chance of showers after midnight, which will continue into Saturday.
Latest Dallas Forecast via KXAS-TV (NBC5)
- WEDNESDAY: Sunny, breezy and cool. Low: 40. High: 61.
- THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and seasonable. Low: 56. High: 67.
- FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and much warmer. Low: 45. High: 80.
- SATURDAY: Chilly with a 40% chance of showers. Low: 40. High: 52.
- SUNDAY: Sun, clouds and pleasant. Low: 43. High: 63.
- MONDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 50. High: 76.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the severity of the tornadoes that hit the DFW area?
A: The tornadoes were classified as EF-1, which means they had wind speeds of 86-110 mph.
Q: Where did the tornadoes touch down?
A: The tornado in Irving touched down on Pioneer Drive between North MacArthur and North O’Connor boulevards.
Q: What is the wind advisory in effect for?
A: A wind advisory is in effect in North Texas until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with winds as high as 45 mph possible.
Q: What is the fire risk like on Thursday?
A: The high winds combined with dry conditions bring an elevated risk for fire in areas west of Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday.
Q: When will it rain in the DFW area?
A: Rain chances will return Friday night, with a 40 percent chance of showers after midnight, which will continue into Saturday.
