Strong to severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall press into North Texas and parts of Central Texas today. 

Along with severe storms, torrential rains will likely cause flooding, as many creeks, streams and drainage areas have yet to fully recover from this active storm season. 

What You Need To Know

  • Scattered storms will produce hail and damaging winds 

  • Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding

  • Stay up to date with our interactive radar here

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced risk (level 3/5) for severe storms across North Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland and Waco. A slight risk (level 2/5) is issued for Austin and extending north into Kileen and Temple.

The primary threats are large hail and damaging wind gusts from the early afternoon through this evening. 

Heavy rainfall is also expected, with Flood Watches in effect across parts of North Texas. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected and localized 4 to 5 inch totals possible.

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