News Summary
Severe thunderstorms in North Texas have led to ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field airports. With hundreds of delays and flight cancellations reported, the FAA has advised travelers to monitor the evolving weather situation. Heavy rain and strong winds have resulted in flash flood warnings and potential for localized flooding, impacting the region’s travel and safety. Temperatures in the area have dropped significantly, with forecasts suggesting further storm activity over the coming days.
Dallas, Texas – Severe thunderstorms are currently impacting North Texas, prompting ground stops at both Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas Love Field airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a ground stop at DFW until 3 p.m., while Love Field is under a ground stop until 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.
As of 2:30 p.m., DFW Airport has reported a total of 533 delays and 64 flight cancellations. Meanwhile, Dallas Love Field has experienced 97 delays and one cancellation due to the severe weather conditions.
Weather Conditions
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth has indicated that the thunderstorms are associated with heavy rain and strong winds. A severe thunderstorm warning was put into effect at 1:03 p.m. for Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties, initially scheduled to last until 2 p.m. The storms are producing penny-sized hail measuring approximately 0.75 inches and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Flash Flood Alerts
With the heavy rainfall, localized flash flooding has become a concern in the region. The NWS has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Kaufman and Van Zandt counties, which will remain in effect until 9:45 p.m. The highest risk of flooding is considered to be in areas north of Interstate 20 and west of Interstate 35, including parts of Dallas County.
Temperature and Additional Weather Forecast
Due to the storms, temperatures at DFW Airport have plummeted from the low 90s to the low 70s. As officials warn that some storms may continue to produce strong winds and localized flash flooding, forecasts indicate further rainfall is expected on both Saturday and Sunday, potentially leading to additional drops in temperature.
Looking ahead, the NWS forecasts a high of 97 degrees for Friday with a 60% chance of thunderstorms. It has also communicated the importance of seeking shelter during storms and avoiding windows because of the ongoing lightning activity, especially since approximately 25 million lightning strikes occur annually in the U.S., with summer being the peak season.
Future Weather Patterns
Following this spell of storms, a ridge of high pressure is expected to develop next week, ushering in typical hot and dry August weather. Anticipated temperatures may rise towards triple digits, with “feels-like” temperatures potentially ranging from 100 to 107 degrees due to humidity throughout the week.
The severe weather is an unfortunate turn for travelers and residents in the area, with connectivity at major airports affected significantly. The public is advised to remain informed about the continuing weather situation and adhere to safety measures during the storms.
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- Dallas News: Rain & Thunderstorms in DFW
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- Wikipedia: Weather in Texas
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- Google Scholar: Severe Weather in Texas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather Hazards
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