Fort Worth, Texas – Drivers across North Texas should stay alert through Saturday night as isolated thunderstorms bring lightning, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours, especially along the Red River and DFW corridor.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, scattered storms will drift south from the Red River through tonight, with additional cells possible west and south along lingering outflow boundaries. The primary hazards include lightning, wind gusts over 30 mph, and minor flooding in low-lying or urban areas.
Impacts will be most pronounced in cities like Gainesville, Paris, and across the broader DFW Metroplex, where isolated storms may disrupt travel on highways such as I-35 and US-75. Residents in Cisco, Waco, Killeen, and Palestine should also remain cautious as strong wind gusts and sudden downpours cannot be ruled out. Power outages and brief road flooding may occur, particularly during heavy rainfall.
To stay safe, limit non-essential travel tonight and keep cell phones charged in case of severe weather alerts. Conditions will gradually improve late Saturday night, with clearing skies and calmer weather expected Sunday across North Texas.
Further advisories may be issued if storms strengthen or shift. Check back for the latest updates as the situation develops.
