The Brief
- Scattered storms and strong winds are expected in North Texas on Sunday afternoon and evening.
- Winds could gust up to 50 mph during late-day storms, with the highest chance for severe weather north and northwest of Dallas.
- A Level 1 marginal risk is in effect, meaning storms could produce gusty winds, quarter-sized hail, brief heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
DALLAS – North Texas residents hoping to spend their Sunday outdoors may need to keep an eye on the sky, as strong winds and a chance for scattered storms are expected to develop later in the day.
Sunday Forecast
Timeline:
Early morning saw mostly sunny skies, but winds are forecast to ramp up to 20 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph possible during late-day storms. The entire region has been placed under a Level 1 marginal risk by the Storm Prediction Center, meaning a few stronger storms could produce gusty winds, quarter-sized hail, brief heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
The greatest chance for showers and storms is for areas north and northwest of Dallas, where they are expected to develop after 3 or 4 p.m. before shifting south and southeast. Showers and lingering clouds are expected to taper off before midnight.
This Week’s Weather
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