UPDATE: Weather alert affecting North Texas Saturday evening - wind gusts up to 55 mph

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An updated report was issued from the NWS Fort Worth TX on Saturday at 5:55 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. The alert is for Denton, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, Cooke and Grayson counties.

The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 55 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches).

"At 5:55 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Callisburg to Fort Worth. Movement was northeast at 30 mph," explains the NWS. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."

Expect strong thunderstorms in the following locations:

• Fort Worth, Denton, Flower Mound, Haltom City, Keller, Hurst, Southlake, Watauga, Colleyville, and Corinth around 6 p.m.
• Bedford, Grapevine, Highland Village, Pilot Point, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores, Aubrey, Collinsville, and Cross Roads around 6:05 p.m.
• Lewisville, Euless, Lake Dallas, and Krugerville around 6:10 p.m.
• Arlington, Little Elm, Pottsboro, and DFW Intl Airport around 6:15 p.m.
• Irving, Coppell, The Colony, and Lake Lewisville around 6:20 p.m.
• Dallas, Grand Prairie, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, and Hackberry around 6:25 p.m.
• Carrollton, Sherman, Gunter, Hebron, and Dorchester around 6:30 p.m.
• Farmers Branch, Denison, and Eisenhower State Park around 6:35 p.m.

Other impacted locations include Preston, Tioga, Valley View, Ida, Sadler, Elmont, Mountain Creek Lake, Locust, Providence Village and Ponder. This includes the following highways: Interstate 35 between mile markers 468 and 503. Interstate 35W between mile markers 47 and 85. Interstate 35E between mile markers 422 and 466. Interstate 20 between mile markers 427 and 431. Interstate 30 between mile markers 6 and 51. Interstate 45 between mile markers 280 and 284.

According to the NWS, "Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."

This alert is in effect until 7 p.m.

Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent

Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually. The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS. The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead. This risk decreases as the storm moves away.

Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:

• To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
• If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
• Once inside, avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors.
• Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.

If finding indoor shelter is not an option:

• Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
• Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects. If you are in a forest, stay near a lower stand of trees.
• When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
• When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
• Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects. Water and metal do not attract lightning, yet they conduct electricity efficiently.

Rainy weather driving tips

• Turn on headlights - Even in daylight, using headlights can help improve visibility and let other drivers know where you are.
• While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground. Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
• Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
• Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
• Avoid flooded areas - When encountering a flooded road, do a U-turn and head back. The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.

What is hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. The top three contributors to hydroplaning are:

1. Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases. Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
2. Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road. It doesn't matter how deep the water is, even a thin layer can lead to hydroplaning.
3. Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:

• Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
• Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
• Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
• Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM.