DALLAS – Spring is in full swing this weekend, bringing a mix of warm temperatures and the potential for severe storms. Expect heat and daily storm chances each afternoon and evening.
Watches & Warnings
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Rains County, Rockwall County, Collin County, Hunt County, Hopkins County, Lamar County, Delta County, Fannin County, and Cooke County through 9 p.m.
9:30 p.m: Send us your photos of tonight’s storms
9:15 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Warning though 10pm
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Delta, Hopkins, Hunt and Lamar County until 10 p.m.
Storms are moving southeast towards Sulfur Springs.
8:15 p.m.: Tornado Warning issued for Delta, Lamar, Hopkins County
A Tornado Warning has been issued in Lamar County until 9:15 p.m.
Residents are advised to shelter in a storm-resistant area.
Friday Forecast
Friday will start mostly cloudy before skies begin to clear this afternoon. High temperatures will top out in the mid-to-upper 80s.
By Friday evening, storms in Oklahoma will track south. The best chance for activity will be east and northeast of the Metroplex. These storms could become strong, carrying threats of damaging winds and hail.
Dallas weather: Apr. 24 evening forecast
Severe weather could be in store for northeastern parts of the FOX 4 viewing area. Our chief meteorologist Dan Henry has more on that weather and the outlook for North Texas in this evening forecast for April 24.
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Weekend Forecast
There is a 20% to 40% chance of severe storms each afternoon and evening through the weekend. While many locations will remain dry, any storms that develop will pose a primary hazard of large hail and damaging wind gusts.
For Saturday and Sunday, meteorologists are watching the dryline to the west. A stronger disturbance is expected to trigger storms late Saturday afternoon in western areas, which will then track east into the evening.
A similar setup is anticipated for Sunday, though storm coverage is expected to be lower.
7-Day Forecast
The active pattern likely continues into next week. Low storm chances remain in the forecast through Monday and Tuesday, with unseasonably warm temperatures staying in the high 80s and low 90s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 Forecasters.
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