san antonio — A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of North Texas as strong to severe storms are expected to move through the region, with the watch running until midnight ET. The watch covers Jack, Montague, and Young counties, while forecasters warn hazards could include high winds, hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service cautioned that the severe risk is lower along the I-35 corridor, but not eliminated, as storms are expected to reach the Dallas-Fort Worth area overnight.
What the Tornado Watch covers and when it expires
The Tornado Watch applies to Jack, Montague, and Young counties and remains active until 12: 00 a. m. ET. Forecasters expect storms to move into the Dallas-Fort Worth area overnight, and the National Weather Service has flagged multiple possible threats tied to the system.
Hazards highlighted include high winds, hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes. While the tornado threat is described as low, the warning makes clear it is not zero, especially as storms shift east through the night.
Storm timeline: Overnight push, then more hazards midweek
Forecasters expect the strongest activity to arrive overnight, with models suggesting storms pass through the Metroplex between 1: 00 a. m. ET and 5: 00 a. m. ET Thursday. The line of storms is then expected to continue east Thursday morning, with a lull anticipated by Thursday afternoon.
Severe hazards are expected to return Wednesday evening, with the National Weather Service listing large hail and damaging winds as the primary threats. Storm development is expected to begin with a dryline to the west, triggering initial storms that then push east through the night.
What to watch for: Wind, hail, flooding, and a low-but-present tornado risk
The National Weather Service warning outlines a broad range of potential impacts from the storm system, including damaging wind and large hail, as well as flooding concerns in heavier downpours. Even with the severe risk described as lower along the I-35 corridor, forecasters stress that isolated tornadoes remain possible.
Affected communities may see fast-changing conditions as storms move through the region overnight and again in later rounds. san antonio readers tracking North Texas conditions should note that forecasters expect additional active weather beyond the initial overnight window.
Next rounds: Friday night into Saturday, then a clearing trend
Another round of active weather is expected Friday evening, becoming widespread Friday night and lasting into Saturday. Threats include large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding, with timing uncertainty noted at this range. Heavy rain is expected to linger through much of Saturday.
A cold front is expected to clear the area from northwest to southeast Saturday afternoon, bringing cooler and drier air. Rain is expected to taper off by Saturday night, with Easter Sunday expected to be mostly dry and pleasant, though a slight chance of rain may persist south of the Metroplex.
