Fort Worth, Texas – Severe thunderstorms capable of hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes may develop across North Texas Tuesday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a line of showers and storms is expected to form near a dryline late Tuesday before moving east across the region. Some storms could become severe, with forecasters noting that all hazards may be possible, including large hail, strong wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes.
The primary window for storm activity is 4 p.m. through midnight Tuesday, though the exact start time remains uncertain.
Meteorologists say a “cap” — a layer of warm air that suppresses thunderstorm development — could delay storm formation until later in the evening. If storms break through that cap earlier, severe weather could begin sooner across parts of western North Texas.
Heavy rainfall may also accompany stronger storms, which could lead to localized flooding in low-lying or poor drainage areas.
Forecast graphics show the initial development zone stretching from areas west of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex toward Cisco and Graham during the late afternoon. Storms could then spread east toward cities including DFW, Sherman, Canton and Palestine during the evening and nighttime hours.
Forecasters emphasize that storm coverage remains uncertain, but any storms that do form could intensify quickly.
Residents across North and Central Texas are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings Tuesday evening.
The timing coincides with evening commutes and late classes for many students and workers across the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
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