Severe Storms Forecast Across North Texas on Sunday

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a severe weather alert for North Texas, with storms expected to redevelop across the region by Sunday afternoon. The greatest risk for large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes is forecast south of Interstate 20, including areas from Dallas-Fort Worth to Waco and Killeen. Storm coverage is expected to reach 50% to 70% in the affected areas.

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can cause significant property damage, power outages, and pose a threat to public safety. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is particularly vulnerable to these types of storms, which have historically resulted in millions of dollars in losses and disrupted critical infrastructure.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the storms are expected to intensify after 3 p.m. along and south of the I-20 corridor. Hazards include hail over 1 inch in diameter, wind gusts near 60 mph, and a low but present tornado threat. Morning storms will gradually weaken, but redevelopment is expected quickly as daytime heating increases instability. Areas east of I-35, including Canton and Palestine, may see additional storms earlier in the afternoon, though the strongest activity is expected later in the day farther south and west.

• Storms expected to redevelop across North Texas by Sunday afternoon.
• Severe weather risk highest south of I-20 from 3 p.m. to midnight.
• Isolated severe storms possible west of U.S. 281 until midnight.

What’s next

A more organized severe weather setup is expected to take shape on Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread storms possible across the DFW metro and Central Texas. Residents should continue to monitor weather alerts and forecasts in the coming days.