May 19, 2025

Severe Weather Hits North Texas with Tornado Warnings

News Summary

North Texas experienced severe weather on Sunday evening, including heavy rains, lightning storms, and hail, prompting tornado watches in several counties. Damage was reported in Palo Pinto County, with large hail impacting areas from Jack to Cooke counties. Power outages affected over 3,000 customers in Grayson County. Additional storms are expected on Monday, with cooler, drier air forecasted to follow. Residents are warned to remain vigilant in light of ongoing weather threats and potential tornadoes.

Fort Worth – Severe weather swept through North Texas on Sunday evening, unleashing torrential rains, lightning storms, and hail. The rough weather brought about concerns for potential tornadoes, especially in areas west of the Dallas-Fort Worth (D-FW) metroplex.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch for several counties, including Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis, which was lifted at 10 p.m. Portions of Denton and Collin counties were also placed under severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings that were subsequently rescinded. However, the town of Gordon in Palo Pinto County appears to have faced the brunt of the damage, with significant reports emerging from the area.

As storms moved eastward, they were capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm that could produce a tornado was reported over McKinney, traveling northeast at 10 mph. Earlier in the evening, a tornado had touched down in Parker County after developing in southern Stephens County.

Initial reports indicated a range of hail sizes, from quarter-sized to baseball-sized, impacting areas in Jack, Wise, and Cooke counties. Additionally, Grayson County experienced tree damage, leading to over 3,000 customers losing power. Although the metro area had received only 0.07 inches of rain on Saturday, Sunday night’s storms prompted increased awareness among residents regarding severe weather conditions.

Moving into Monday, more storms are expected throughout the North Texas region before cooler, drier air makes its entrance. The forecast indicates partly to mostly cloudy conditions, with a 50% chance of additional showers and thunderstorms, and a high temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit. On Tuesday, partly cloudy skies will prevail, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily east of the D-FW area, and a high reaching 84 degrees. By Wednesday, the weather is anticipated to be mostly sunny with a high around 82 degrees.

A cold front is projected to pass through late Monday into Tuesday, bringing drier conditions to the region. The storms that rolled through North Texas on Sunday were characterized by heavy rains and reports of funnel clouds, particularly in Palo Pinto County, where confirmed tornadoes were noted. Residents are urged to stay “weather-aware” and prepared for any incoming weather warnings.

As the forecast develops, weather experts caution that this active stretch of stormy weather could persist into Monday, potentially bringing large hail and damaging winds, along with the risk of more tornadoes. A quick-moving disturbance may generate some light showers by Thursday evening. Looking ahead, temperatures are expected to gradually rise above normal as the region approaches next weekend, marking a shift from the turbulent weather experienced over the past few days.

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