Memorial Day Weekend Brings Severe Weather and High Heat to North Texas
The Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a hot and stormy one in North Texas. According to various weather reports, severe thunderstorms are expected throughout the region, with hail, high winds, and heavy rainfall being the primary concerns.
On Monday evening, several sources reported that cars were stopped on 35E in Dallas to avoid hail. Drivers sought shelter under an overpass during the storm. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of North Texas until 10 p.m., with threats of hail and high winds.
High temperatures on Memorial Day will climb into the mid-90s, while heat index values will range from 105 to 110 degrees in a Heat Advisory area south and east of the Metroplex. The potential for widespread heavy rainfall across North Texas also raises concerns for flooding.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the DFW area in a Level 2 risk, indicating that all modes of severe weather are possible. Severe thunderstorms were reported on May 27, with hail falling in several parts of North Texas, including Dallas and Bedford. The City of Dallas activated sirens for large hail.
The threat of severe storms continues into Tuesday, with isolated areas experiencing damaging wind gusts and hail primarily south of Interstate 20. Flooding is also possible in these areas.
Stay tuned for updates on the weather situation in North Texas as the Memorial Day weekend progresses.
