Fort Worth, Texas – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across North Texas late Friday afternoon into the evening, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts, small hail, and frequent lightning. Areas from Dallas-Fort Worth to Sherman and Paris face the greatest threat for disruptive weather during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, storms will develop west of the Metroplex before spreading east through the evening hours. Downburst winds of 40 to 60 mph are possible, along with pockets of pea-sized hail. The heaviest activity should diminish overnight, though scattered showers and rumbles of thunder may linger into Saturday morning.
Cities including Waco, Canton, and Palestine could also see periods of heavy rain, while Graham and Cisco are more likely to experience earlier storm development. Forecasters stress that while the severe threat will taper off after midnight, lightning and wet roads will remain hazards into early Saturday…