Fort Worth, Texas – Widespread showers and thunderstorms are moving west to east across North Texas Saturday, with up to 2.5 inches of rain possible along Interstate 35E and Interstate 30.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a few storms could become strong to marginally severe through the afternoon and evening. The primary threats include gusty winds and hail, with some stronger storms capable of producing hail up to quarter size.
Most locations are expected to receive between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rainfall, with isolated totals between 2 and 2.5 inches possible. Forecasters say storms will continue progressing eastward through the day, with additional showers and thunderstorms lingering into the evening and overnight hours, mainly across North Texas.
Communities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Sherman, Waco and Killeen fall within the primary storm corridor. Travel along I-35E, I-30, U.S. 75 and U.S. 190 could be slowed at times due to heavy downpours and reduced visibility.
A brief spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out, though the overall severe risk remains limited.
Cooler conditions are expected Sunday, with breezy north to northwest winds developing behind the front. Several warmer and rain-free days are forecast early next week, though an elevated fire threat may return west of I-35 by midweek.
Drivers, weekend travelers and Valentine’s Day event attendees are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and remain weather-aware.
