NORTH TEXAS — Strong to severe storms are expected to build in Oklahoma late Friday afternoon before diving south overnight into North Texas. The strongest storms are expected in northern counties north of Highway 380 after midnight, with hail, stronger wind gusts, lightning, and heavy rain possible. Storms should weaken farther south, reaching Dallas in a weaker form during the early morning hours.
Oklahoma Storm Complex Moves South Overnight
Storms are expected to first organize across Oklahoma late Friday afternoon, where large hail and damaging winds may develop. This complex will then begin moving south overnight toward the Red River and North Texas.
The main timing for North Texas appears to be after midnight. Areas closer to the Oklahoma border will have the better chance to see stronger storms before the system weakens.
Strongest Storms Focus North of Highway 380
The highest concern is for northern counties north of Highway 380, including areas near Denton and Denison. These locations are closest to the stronger part of the storm complex as it crosses into North Texas.
Hail, stronger wind gusts, lightning, and heavy rain are possible in this zone. The storms should gradually lose intensity the farther south they move.
Dallas May See Weaker Storms in the Early Morning
Dallas is expected to see the storm complex arrive later, mainly in the wee hours of the morning. By that time, the storms are expected to be weaker compared with areas farther north…