Isolated Severe Storm Threat Headed to North Texas This Weekend

The National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas is forecasting isolated severe storm activity in North Texas this weekend.

The NWS issued a bulletin with the forecast on Friday afternoon. Isolated severe storms are forecast for both Saturday and Sunday, primarily along and north of I-20 and along and east of I-35. However, most locations will remain dry.

The primary hazards, according to the NWS, will be isolated large hail and damaging wind gusts with a lower threat of tornadoes. That's why it's important to remain weather aware and keep up with the forecast for the latest information.

The NWS asks residents to plan for interruptions to outdoor activities this weekend. Remember that thunder is a signal to go indoors. Have multiple ways of getting weather alerts.

The six ways of receiving a weather alert are NOAA weather radio, local TV and radio, wireless emergency alerts and weather apps, outdoor sirens, internet sites, and friends and family.

When severe weather strikes, residents should have a plan for where they will seek shelter. That location is ideally in a strong, sturdy building. Make sure to stay inside and away from windows. Do not stop or shelter under overpasses during any storm.

Next week, low storm chances will continue with high afternoon temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s.

There is a 30% chance of rain in Dallas/Fort Worth on Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast is similar in Sherman/Denison and Waco/Temple/Killeen. There is also a 20% chance of rain in Palestine on Monday.