Widespread showers, damaging winds and possible tornadoes head for North Texas

Severe storms possible in North Texas overnight | First Alert Weather Day 04:05

NORTH TEXAS — A few spotty showers and thunderstorms developed across North Texas in the evening; however, the strongest activity is anticipated to occur overnight into Monday.

In fact, the Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5, for the far western counties overnight.

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By early Monday morning, scattered severe thunderstorms with winds 60 mph+ and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be possible as the system moves eastwards.

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This strong squall line will cause issues with the early morning commute. The timing for the strongest activity will be around 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. for the western counties; 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the I-35 corridor and the metroplex; as well as 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the eastern counties.

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Followed by the front, strong winds will remain for the rest of the day. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be likely. Now is the time to prepare and bring in anything that can be tossed around outdoors.

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