DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TEXAS — A significant round of storms is forecast to move through North Texas on Friday, bringing a low-end severe weather threat for large hail and damaging winds across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas, with the heaviest activity expected to hit the metro around midday.
Storms to Develop Starting Around 8 AM Friday
Storm activity is expected to begin around 8:00 AM Friday, with widespread coverage developing across North Texas through the morning hours. Radar projection data shows storm cells already organizing across a broad area stretching from Ardmore in the north down through Stephenville and Killeen to the south.
Heaviest Storms to Hit Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Between 11 AM and Noon
The most intense storm activity is forecast to track directly through the Dallas-Fort Worth metro between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, with radar imagery showing embedded heavy cores moving through both Fort Worth and Dallas during this window. Additional intense cells are shown tracking near Denton, Hillsboro, and Stephenville.
Low-End Severe Threat for Large Hail and Damaging Winds
Forecasters indicate this will be a low-end severe weather threat, with the primary hazards being:
- Large hail
- Damaging wind gusts
Timing Breakdown for Friday’s Storm Threat
| Timeframe | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Storms begin moving into the area |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Heaviest storms for the metro |
| Through 2:00 PM | Active storm threat continues |
| After 2:00 PM | Clearing begins |
Storms Expected to Clear Out by Mid-Afternoon
Conditions are expected to improve as the system moves through, with clearing arriving after 2:00 PM across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Residents throughout North Texas, including Denton, Bridgeport, Corsicana, and Athens, should prepare for active weather throughout the Friday morning and midday hours.
Stay tuned for further updates as this storm system approaches the region.
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