Fort Worth, Texas — A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for portions of North Texas near and north of the Interstate 20 corridor, where severe storms could produce strong tornadoes, very large hail and damaging winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, the watch was issued Friday afternoon for counties across the northern part of the Dallas–Fort Worth region and surrounding areas.
Forecasters say a couple of strong tornadoes are possible with any severe storm that develops in the watch area through the evening hours. Storms may also produce hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter, roughly the size of tennis balls, along with damaging wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
The watch area stretches across parts of North Texas including locations near Graham, Sherman, Paris and the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, primarily north of the I-20 corridor.
A tornado watch means atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather alerts closely and have multiple ways to receive warnings if storms intensify.
If a tornado warning is issued, the National Weather Service advises people to move quickly to a sturdy building and take shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
Even outside tornado activity, the storms could create dangerous travel conditions during the evening commute, particularly for drivers on highways north of Dallas–Fort Worth where heavy rain, hail and strong winds may develop rapidly.
Officials urge residents across the watch area to stay weather-aware throughout the evening as storms evolve.
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