FORT WORTH, TX — The air feels thick and restless across North Texas this morning, the kind of warm humidity that often signals storms on the way. Low clouds drift fast above the skyline as a major rainfall event begins to take shape for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and nearby counties.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, warning that 2 to 3 inches of rain are likely, with isolated pockets near 5 inches. The heaviest downpours are expected late Friday through midday Saturday, when thunderstorms could repeatedly track along the I-35 corridor.
Drivers should plan for slower travel, especially Friday night when heavy rain may reduce visibility and pond quickly on roads. Low-lying areas, creeks, and small streams may rise rapidly, particularly in Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, and Collin Counties. Residents in flood-prone zones should keep an eye on local alerts and be ready to move to higher ground if water levels rise.
By Saturday evening, the system slides east, bringing gradual clearing from west to east. Sunday turns sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s — a welcome break after the soggy stretch.
Looking ahead, Halloween week appears mostly dry and seasonably warm, though models hint at another weak front late next week that could drop temperatures closer to normal for early November.
For now, stay weather-aware, charge devices, and avoid driving through flooded roadways — it doesn’t take much water to sweep a vehicle away. North Texas is in for a wet, high-impact start to the weekend before the skies finally calm.
