Hail, tornado threats forecast in North Texas as storms roll through Dallas-Fort Worth
Hazardous weather remained in the forecast on Monday as thunderstorms move through North Texas neighborhoods, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
Damaging winds are the main threat, though some hail and a couple of tornadoes cannot be ruled out, authorities said.. In addition, periods of heavy rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding.
Strong to severe storms will be possible Monday afternoon and evening mainly across eastern portions of North and Central Texas
A tornado warning was issued Monday morning for southwestern Montague County and northeastern Jack County in north central Texas
The warning ended at 9:15 a.m. Monday, but meteorologists had said severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located just after 8:30 a.m. Monday 11 miles west of Newport, or 14 miles north of Jacksboro, moving northeast at 50 mph.
At that time, radar indicated rotation. During tornado warnings, any flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, trees, windows and vehicles may occur, according to the NWS in Fort Worth.
Most of the storms, which are forecast to be strong or severe, will affect the region before 4 pm. on Monday.
Heavy rain on Monday may lead to isolated flash flooding. The weather service forecasts a near 100% chance of rain with amounts between one-half and three-quarters of an inch.
A steady temperature of about 70 degrees is forecast for Monday. Winds could gust to 25 mph.
Temperatures are expected to drop Monday night into Tuesday as a cold front moves into the region. The low Tuesday morning is predicted to be near 50, with a high Tuesday near 70 along with strong northwest winds up to 25 mph.
Another round of storms is expected Thursday night into Friday along with another cold front, but severe weather appears unlikely at this time, according to the weather service.
High temperatures Friday and Saturday will be in the mid to upper 60s, the weather service said.
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