Dan’s Weather Dialogue

A TORNADO WATCH continues for much of North Texas through 9pm this evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms continue to fire ahead of a retreating dryline out in Young County, about 70 miles northwest of Fort Worth, and down south in Brownwood, about 100 miles to the southwest. The Young County storm looks very impressive with large hail (over 2" in diameter) and some strong rotation. While I do not anticipate any severe weather in the DFW area through 9pm, storm chances will increase overnight as a cold front slowly pushes in from the northwest. With a tropical-like airmass in place, any storms that do develop will be capable of producing torrential rain. In addition, the threat for severe weather will continue well past 9pm, and there is a good possibility a second Watch box will have to be issued for at least part of North Texas. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats, although an isolated tornado or two will still be possible. Wednesday is likely to be quite active so stay tuned!