Dallas has been hit by a wave of severe weather, prompting the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX to issue a string of warnings and advisories for North and Central Texas, including a hazardous weather outlook, a flood watch, and multiple flood warnings. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the potential for flash flooding have been highlighted as significant threats through the late morning, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms redeveloping this afternoon that could bring damaging winds and a few tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service, Dallas can expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 am today with new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. The forecast extends a 10 percent chance of rain before 7 pm tonight, followed by an increase in clouds. Monday should bring a respite from the storms with cloudy skies clearing for a high near 85.
As per a Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service, after Monday’s break-in thunderstorm activity, storm chances will resume from Tuesday through Friday, with some potential for severe weather. A flood watch remains in effect until this evening, warning of the risk of excessive rainfall that could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.
Residents have been facing urban and small stream flooding, as flood advisories are in effect for several counties, including Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall, with areas of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Early this morning, a flood warning was declared for White Rock Creek, with levels already in the minor flooding category and expected to hit moderate levels soon after sunrise. The same goes for the Trinity River At Dallas, where minor flooding is forecasted to become moderate later today.
Local authorities are urging the public to stay alert and to be prepared to take necessary action should flooding develop. The repeated advice to them has been, "Turn around, don’t drown," stressing the danger of attempting to drive through flooded areas. Timely reports of severe weather and flooding will be appreciated by the National Weather Service, which remains vigilant as the storm situation continues to evolve.
