A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of North Texas on Tuesday afternoon as severe thunderstorms moved through the region. The warning included areas within Henderson and Anderson counties and was set to expire by 2 p.m.
Forecasters advised residents in the affected areas to seek immediate shelter. This warning followed earlier watches indicating potential for severe weather, including large hail and damaging winds.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains active for numerous North Texas counties until late afternoon. The watch includes Rains, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro, Hill, Tarrant, Hopkins, Henderson, Denton, Hunt, Somervell, Johnson, Van Zandt, Collin, Freestone, Bosque, Rockwall, Dallas, and Anderson counties. Severe Weather risks include hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts approaching 65 mph.
In addition to thunderstorm threats, a Flood Watch is in effect across parts of North Texas until early Wednesday morning. Heavy rain is expected to cause concerns for flash flooding, particularly in areas with already saturated soil. Counties under the flood watch include Dallas, Hunt, Denton, Red River, Cooke, Freestone, Anderson, Navarro, Wise, and Henderson.
The National Weather Service indicated the primary threat area for severe weather shifted south and east of the immediate Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex during the afternoon hours, though isolated severe activity remains possible. Another round of heavy rain is expected with potential for one to three inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts.
After the storm system clears later Tuesday, conditions are forecast to improve. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bring mostly dry weather with some chances for isolated showers lingering. Temperatures are projected to reach the upper 70s and lower 80s by the end of the week.
The forecast for Mother's Day weekend appears clear and pleasant with milder temperatures expected. Looking ahead to next week, warmer conditions and increased humidity are anticipated across North Texas. The latest weather information is available from the National Weather Service.
