Texas weather alert: Flash flood warning in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano
A flash flood warning is issued for parts of Texas, including Dallas, with heavy rains anticipated. A flood watch remains until Friday morning, with rainfall amounts reaching up to 4 inches in some areas.
THE Weather Department on Thursday issued a flash flood and heavy rain warning for parts of Texas, including Dallas, with severe thunderstorms in the Southern Plains.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said that widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today and numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country.
“As the first wave shifts east, prepare for more storms this afternoon.”
The weather department also warned that there will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur.
“If you are travelling for the holiday, keep an eye on the forecast. The good news? Rain looks to clear out by Thanksgiving,” said NWS Fort Worth in a post on X.
The NWS has also asked people to remain alert for a possible brief spin-up tornado across Central Texas.
Flood watch in effect
— For portions of North and Central Texas, a flood watch is in effect through 6 am Friday.
— Through Thursday night, multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will result in an increasing threat for flash flooding across the watch area.
— Most of the area will receive 1 to 2 inches. However, isolated totals up to 4 inches will be possible.
What to do amid expected hazards?
— Move immediately to higher ground.
— Avoid driving or walking through flood water
— Never drive through barricaded areas.
— Use extra caution at low water crossing and poor drainage areas.
Forecast
— Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely.
— West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
— For Friday, there is a 30 per cent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Whereas the sky will be mostly clear on Friday night.
Flash flood warning
— Rockwall
— Greenville
— Royse City
— Fort Worth
— Arlington
— Plano
Forecast for other regions
— Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Southern California, the Central/Southern Plains, and the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley on Thursday.
— Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Southern California on Friday.
— Light snow is likely over parts of the southern Utah Mountains, the Colorado Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
