Severe storm watch with threat of large hail expires in Fort Worth, continues to south
Some parts of North Texas were expected to see severe storms with damaging wind and large hail late Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Storms began to develop west of Dallas-Fort Worth in the afternoon and were expected to move slowly east, according to NWS meteorologist Monique Sellers. The Metroplex was in the risk area, but its threat of severe weather was expected to be on the lower side.
A severe thunderstorm watch that’s in effect until 10 p.m. Friday initially included Tarrant and Dallas counties but has expired for the DFW area. It continued for counties to the south.
The greatest threat for severe weather was expected to be west of Interstate 35 and south of Interstate 20, where some storms could bring powerful winds and large hail, according to Sellers. Winds could reach 70 mph with hail up to 2.5 inches, or about golf ball size. There could also be heavy rain with flash flooding.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area there was a 20 to 30% chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms on Thursday night didn’t hit Tarrant and Dallas counties, but some others parts of the region received large hail, including stones up to golf ball size in Denton County.
The high temperature on Friday was 96 in the Fort Worth area. The temp recorded at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was a record high. The previous record of 95 degrees was set in 1984. The heat index made it feel about 104 outside.
The forecast for Saturday is mostly sunny with a high of 93 and a 20-30% chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and night.
Sunday is expected to be partly sunny with a high around 90 and a 20% chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Storm chances are expected to continue daily into next week.
This story was originally published May 5, 2023 at 12:34 PM.
