Severe Weather Hits North Texas
Some areas of North Texas experienced damage from high winds and rain after the region was under a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch early Tuesday morning.
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Weather Warnings and Watches
The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office had a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Dallas County until 6:30 a.m. and a tornado watch was in effect until 11 a.m.
The weather service has previously said the main impacts would be strong winds, with some hail and tornado damage possible as well.
Severe Weather Alarms and Power Outages
In Dallas and Fort Worth, severe weather alarms sounded at about 5:30 a.m.
At Dallas Love Field Airport, wind gusts were observed near 45 miles per hour for several hours Tuesday morning. The weather service reported just over 0.6 inches of rain falling between 4 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Substantial power outages exceeding 276,000 affected customers were reported just after 6 a.m. in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The numbers included about 105,000 customers in Dallas County, 82,000 in Collin County, 45,000 in Tarrant County and 47,000 without power in Denton County.
By 10:30 a.m., those numbers had dropped to about 63,000 customers without power in Dallas County, 45,000 in Collin County, and just under 30,000 each in Denton and Tarrant counties.
Wind Advisory and Wildfire Threat
A wind advisory also remains in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 9 p.m.
In addition, as post-storm humidity levels drop and wind gusts reach up to 50 mph, the weather service said areas along and west of Interstate 35 should be aware of an elevated wildfire threat through Friday.
Forecast
By Wednesday, cooler, drier weather will move into North Texas with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
The weather service said the next chance for rain will arrive late Friday into Saturday morning.
Latest Dallas Forecast via KXAS-TV (NBC5):
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and slightly cooler. Low: 42. High: 60.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Low: 40. High: 65.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 54. High: 77.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy and pleasant with a 20% chance of showers. Low: 48. High: 63.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Low: 42. High: 70.
Conclusion
The severe weather that hit North Texas caused significant damage and power outages, but fortunately, the weather is expected to improve in the coming days. It’s essential to stay informed about the latest weather forecast and warnings to stay safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the main impact of the severe weather in North Texas?
A: The main impact was strong winds, with some hail and tornado damage possible as well.
Q: How many customers were affected by power outages in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
A: Substantial power outages exceeding 276,000 affected customers were reported just after 6 a.m.
Q: What is the forecast for the next few days?
A: Cooler, drier weather will move into North Texas with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s, and the next chance for rain will arrive late Friday into Saturday morning.
