DALLAS — A solid squall line is moving across Texas overnight, and few areas are expected to miss out on measurable rain. The line should cross the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex from northwest to southeast between about 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Storms will bring gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Because the line is moving fast, the strongest storms may last only about 30 minutes in any one spot.
Long Line Stretches From Nebraska to West Texas
Radar shows a long band of storms stretching from Nebraska and Kansas City south through Wichita and Oklahoma City. The line continues past Wichita Falls and Dallas before reaching Killeen, San Angelo, and Sonora. Some of the strongest cells, shown in red, are near Oklahoma City and along the line south of Kansas City.
The southern end of the line reaches toward Del Rio in southwest Texas. Areas ahead of the line, including Shreveport, Lufkin, and Houston, are still mostly dry. Rain is expected to spread east as the night goes on.
Metroplex Timing From 11 P.M. to 2 A.M.
The squall line is expected to reach the northwest side of the Metroplex around 11 p.m. It will then push southeast across Fort Worth, Dallas, and surrounding suburbs. Most areas should see the line pass by about 2 a.m.
Communities northwest of the city, such as Denton and Decatur, will likely see storms first. Areas southeast of Dallas, including Waxahachie and Corsicana, should see the line last. Many residents will be asleep when the storms arrive.
Storms Moving Up to 40 MPH
The line is moving fairly quickly, at times reaching speeds of 40 mph. That means storms will move in and out of each location fast. The heaviest rain and strongest winds may only last about half an hour…