Hail, tornadoes possible in Fort Worth Wednesday; ground stop in effect at DFW, Love airports
Strong to severe storms are in the forecast for North Texas on Wednesday, April 30.
Around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, storms and showers moved across the region. Some areas are experiencing flooding, while others may see small hail and gusty winds with more robust storms.
Dallas and Tarrant counties are under a flash flood warning until 4:15 p.m., according to the NWS.
The highest potential for severe storms will come in the afternoon and evening, specifically in the southeastern half of the region, according to the NWS. The main threats are large hail, damaging winds and a tornado or two.
Wednesday’s “more significant” tornado threat may form east of Interstate 35 East in the late afternoon and evening hours, according to the NWS. Flash flooding will also be a concern for areas north of Interstate 20, where multiple rounds of heavy rain have occurred.
The NWS is asking folks to stay weather aware and never drive on flooded roads.
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Ground stops at North Texas airports
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Wednesday.
Both airports are under a ground stop until 3 p.m. Wednesday due to thunderstorms. Before the ground stop, both airports had dozens of flight delays and cancellations Wednesday, according to Flight Aware.
A ground stop is a process that “requires aircraft that meet a specific criteria to remain on the ground,” according to the FAA. Essentially, this means that flights are not able to take off during a ground stop.
Storms will continue into the weekend
Storms are expected to move southeast into Central Texas by late Wednesday evening.
Conditions are expected to be warm and sunny during the day on Thursday, May 1, but a cold front will bring storm chances to the region in the evening. A few strong to severe storms, with hail and gusty winds, are possible.
Storms will continue overnight into Friday, May 2, and showers will persist for much of the day.
This story was originally published April 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM.
