Dallas, Texas – Drivers across North and Central Texas could face rapidly changing road conditions by late Wednesday afternoon as strong to severe storms develop along a stalled фронт, threatening hail damage and sudden slowdowns on major highways including I-35E, I-30 and I-20.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, showers and thunderstorms are expected to intensify Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts. The main window for stronger activity centers on the late afternoon through the evening commute, when traffic volume peaks across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Statewide, the unsettled pattern stretches from the Red River south through Waco, Killeen and Temple. Sherman and Denison could also see strong cells, especially near the U.S. 75 corridor. Wind gusts may reach 30 mph outside of storms Tuesday, creating breezy conditions ahead of the midweek system. By Wednesday night, repeated downpours could begin saturating soils, increasing the risk for ponding on roadways and minor flooding in low-lying spots.
Another round of storms is expected Friday into Saturday, with rain chances climbing as high as 80 percent across North Texas. Forecasters warn the flooding threat will increase heading into the weekend if multiple rounds track over the same areas. I-45 south of Dallas and portions of I-35W through Fort Worth are particularly vulnerable to high water during heavier bursts.
Residents should secure outdoor items, park vehicles in covered areas if possible, and avoid driving through water-covered roads. Additional advisories or warnings may be issued by Wednesday afternoon as storm timing becomes clearer.
