Tornado watch for Collin, Rockwall counties allowed to expire

A tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service for Collin and Rockwall counties has been allowed to expire early. The watch was originally in effect until 10 p.m.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It does not mean tornadoes have been spotted in the area. The watch does not include Dallas, Denton or Tarrant counties.

Yet another round of thunderstorms moved through Dallas-Fort Worth, starting in the afternoon and lingering through the evening.

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1:10 PM – Afternoon Radar Update – An isolated severe storm is possible along the line of thunderstorms pushing into the region from the west. Additional scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible later today along and east of the I-35 corridor. #txwx #ctxwx #dfwwx

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Video posted on social media showed small hail in Coppell as storms moved through the area. Wind gusts up to 53 mph were reported at DFW International Airport, according to the weather service.

Not all of Dallas-Fort Worth saw severe storms, but all of North Texas is under a flash flood watch until 10 p.m. Thursday.

Through noon on Thursday, more than 5.5 inches of rain have been recorded at DFW International Airport this month. That’s more than 2 inches what Dallas-Fort Worth usually sees this time of year.