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Storms with threats of hail, damaging winds expected in Fort Worth on Christmas Eve

A pedestrian crosses the street in the rain at Main Street in downtown Fort Worth on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
A pedestrian crosses the street in the rain at Main Street in downtown Fort Worth on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. ctorres@star-telegram.com

While Fort Worth will not see a white Christmas, we may see a cold, grey one.

There is potential for storms with threats of hail and damaging winds on Christmas Eve, according to the Fort Worth National Weather Service forecast.

Dec. 23 in Fort Worth will be mostly cloudy with a high of 67 degrees and 10 to 15 mph winds. There will be no precipitation until the morning of Dec. 24.

What will the weather be like on Christmas Eve in Fort Worth?

On Christmas Eve, showers are expected to start before noon, and continue throughout the day with a chance of thunderstorms. The rain is expected to wrap up late Tuesday night as the storm moves east of North Texas.

Fort Worth NWS predicts a high of 67, before a cold front arrives the night of Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day should be rain-free; however, there is a threat for storms to return on Dec. 26.

Forecast for Christmas Eve.
Forecast for Christmas Eve. Fort Worth National Weather Service

What will the weather be like on Christmas Day in Fort Worth?

Christmas Day may have some sun with a high of 62 degrees. No chance of showers until after midnight.

Forecast for Dec. 26.
Forecast for Dec. 26. Fort Worth National Weather Service

Fort Worth 7-day forecast

Thunderstorms will pick up again on Dec. 26 during the day, according to Fort Worth NWS’ 7-day forecast. The temperature will be a high of 71 with a low of 47 and a 40 percent chance of rain throughout the evening before midnight.


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Dec. 23: High of 67, low of 59

Dec. 24: High of 67, low of 49. 60 percent chance of rain

Dec. 25: High of 62, low of 54

Dec. 26: High of 71, low of 47. 80 percent chance of rain

Dec. 27: High of 69, low of 47. Sunny with 20 percent chance of rain

Dec. 28: High of 68, low of 43. 20 percent chance of rain

Dec. 29: Sunny with a high near 69

Be sure to keep an eye out for weather alerts and the forecast as it updates.

This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 12:37 PM.

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Ella Gonzales is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.
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