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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday afternoon for parts of North Texas including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties.
The watch, meaning conditions are favorable for severe weather, will be in effect until 10 p.m. although the storms are expected to be scattered across the region.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of North Texas until 10 pm CST. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats, but a tornado or two is also possible. #txwx pic.twitter.com/LvJvGltWDk
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) February 15, 2023
The Weather Service said the risk of severe weather is greatest in areas north of Interstate 20 and east of Interstate 35. The greatest threats are large hail, damaging winds and the possibility of tornadoes. By about 7 p.m., the risk of thunderstorms and severe weather will reach Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin counties.
However, not everyone will even see thunderstorms, the Weather Service said earlier Wednesday.
There is a chance for severe storms across North TX this evening w/the greatest severe risk north of I-20 & east of I-35. Hail is the main threat, but a few tornadoes & damaging wind gusts are also possible. Not everyone will see storms or severe weather. #dfwwx #txwx #texomawx pic.twitter.com/bLJlhWI49T
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) February 15, 2023
Grant Johnston, KXAS-TV (NBC5) meteorologist, said the risk of tornadoes is low.
Johnston called Wednesday’s temperatures “unseasonably warm,” with the high reaching 77 degrees. A cool front following the storms will bring temperatures to the upper 40s and lower 50s by Thursday afternoon, the weather service said.
Here is your latest forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
- WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of late-day showers and thunderstorms, some possibly severe. High: 77.
- WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 40% chance of evening thunderstorms, some possibly severe. Low: 36. Wind: SW/NW 10-20 mph.
- THURSDAY: Colder with sunshine. Low: 36. High: 47. Wind: N 20-30 mph with higher gusts.
- FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Low: 29. High: 51.
- SATURDAY: Mostly to partly sunny. Low: 32. High: 55.
- SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Low: 42. High: 69. Wind: S 10-20 mph