Fort Worth, TX – Strong to severe thunderstorms could disrupt travel across North Texas starting late Thursday, with a higher threat for damaging storms and heavy rain building into Friday and Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, isolated storms may develop Thursday, with a low chance a few could become severe by late afternoon and evening as activity moves in from the west. The greater concern arrives Friday and Saturday, when scattered strong to severe storms are expected mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Forecasters say hail will be the primary hazard, along with repeated rounds of heavy rainfall.
Statewide, the active pattern will target much of North Texas, increasing the risk for water-covered roads and localized flooding. Drivers along Interstate 35, Interstate 20 and Highway 287 should prepare for sudden downpours that may reduce visibility and create slick conditions, especially during peak travel times.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, residents should secure outdoor items, clear storm drains and review severe weather safety plans. Charge mobile devices and enable emergency alerts in case warnings are issued. Confidence in the exact timing remains low, and conditions could shift as new data arrives.
Additional advisories may be issued as storms organize, with the unsettled pattern lingering through the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Fort Worth, Texas:
Tuesday: Partly cloudy and warm, slight storm chance late, high near 80.
Wednesday: Mostly dry with increasing clouds, high near 78.
Thursday: Isolated storms possible, better chance late, high near 76.
Friday: Scattered strong to severe storms afternoon and evening, high near 74.
Saturday: Additional rounds of storms with heavy rain risk, high near 72.
