A line of strong to severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes to North Texas Monday night, with the strongest storms expected to reach the Interstate 35 corridor around 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
The storms could affect overnight travel before the November 3 general election. Forecasters expect the line to move east and largely leave North and Central Texas by about 8 a.m. Tuesday, although conditions and timing may change.
Damaging Winds Present The Main Threat
The Weather Service said most of North and Central Texas should remain rain-free for much of Monday afternoon, despite southerly wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph and temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s, approximately 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages.
Isolated thunderstorms could form in northwestern areas late Monday afternoon, including a few potentially severe storms. Early, more isolated storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, or a tornado. As storms organize into a line and spread east after sunset, damaging wind gusts will become the principal concern, although brief tornadoes and hail will remain possible.
The forecast places the main line near the I-35 corridor around 11 p.m. and moving east overnight. Heavy rainfall could accompany some storms, but forecasters said the line’s expected rapid movement should keep the flash-flood threat low.
What This Means For Election Day
The overnight timing creates a potential concern for early-morning drivers, election workers, and residents preparing to vote Tuesday. However, the forecast does not establish that any polling place will close or that election operations will face disruptions.
By Tuesday afternoon, forecasters expect clearer skies and breezy northwest winds, with occasional gusts near 25 mph and daytime temperatures generally in the lower to middle 70s. The agency projects a drier stretch of fall weather after the front passes.
Residents should keep a reliable way to receive overnight weather warnings and check updated forecasts before traveling. The National Weather Service had issued no watches, warnings, or advisories in its Fort Worth forecast discussion at 6 a.m. Monday; that status can change as storms approach.
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