Storm Chances in North Texas Late Tuesday into Wednesday

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the North Texas region Tuesday evening and into Wednesday.

The National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas issued a bulletin about the forecast on Monday afternoon.

According to the forecast, locally heavy rain will ramp up the flood threat over Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

The severe weather threat is low, but some storms could become strong with gust winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. An isolated severe wind gust cannot be ruled out.

Additionally, locally heavy rainfall may ramp up the flash flooding threat across parts of the region.

The unsettled weather will persist through the upcoming week with daily chances for showers and storms across North and Central Texas.

Not every area will see rain each day, but a few strong storms will be capable of small hail, lightning, and gusty winds. Locally heavy rain will be another primary concern.

A low flooding threat is possible where storms repeatedly move over the same locations.

As always, residents should remain weather aware and refrain from taking risks like driving through flooded roads.

According to the NWS Turn Around Don't Drown campaign, more deaths occur due to flooding every year than any other thunderstorm related hazard.

The saddest part is that most of these deaths are completely preventable. Not only can a mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water knock over a grown adult, but roads can potentially collapse under that weight.

That's why it is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters.