North Texas woke to an active weather morning on Monday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) Fort Worth issuing a Flood Watch through 3 PM for much of the region. Forecast maps show widespread rainfall, flash-flood potential, and a secondary round of severe storm risks later in the day.
The alert covers Wise, Denton, Parker, Tarrant, Jack and surrounding counties. Early-morning radar indicated clusters of heavy rainfall tracking through Weatherford, Bridgeport, Springtown, Alvord, Decatur and portions of the western DFW corridor.
Flash Flood Threat: 1–3 Inches of Rain, Up to 4 Inches in Isolated Zones
According to the NWS update issued around 2:54 a.m., periodic heavy rain will continue through the morning hours, posing a risk of flash flooding across low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Expected rainfall totals:
- 1 to 3 inches for most of North Texas
- Up to 4 inches possible in isolated locations north of I-20
Communities from Graham to DFW, Sherman, Paris, Stephenville and Canton fall within the primary Flood Watch zone. Drivers are urged to follow the standard safety reminder: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon South of I-20
A separate NWS map issued at 3:11 a.m. highlights a second threat window developing later today — this time for severe thunderstorms, especially south of I-20 and east of I-35.
Afternoon and evening hazards may include:
- Large hail
- Damaging wind gusts
- One or two isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out
Storms are expected to move west to east through the afternoon before exiting the region later tonight.
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🦃 THANKSGIVING WEATHER: Cool, Sunny Holiday Before Rain Returns for Weekend
The NWS has also released its Thanksgiving Week forecast for North Texas — a key highlight for millions planning travel, outdoor gatherings, and holiday meals.
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)
- Cool & sunny across Dallas–Fort Worth and Central Texas
- High temperatures near 61–63°F
Friday
- Mostly cloudy
- Highs in the mid-60s
Weekend Weather (Saturday–Sunday)
- Rain returns across DFW, Waco, Temple, Killeen
- Rain chances: 50% to 70% across eastern North Texas
- No severe weather expected
- Seasonable temperatures — highs in the 60s and low 70s
For families planning Thanksgiving outings, Thursday remains the best day before clouds and scattered showers settle in again by Saturday.
More regional details available from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weather Desk.
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What Residents Should Do
- Avoid low-water crossings and never bypass barricades
- Charge phones and enable Wireless Emergency Alerts
- Allow extra commute time this morning and afternoon
- Stay weather-aware as new warnings may be issued throughout the day
Written by: James Whitfield, Swikblog Weather Desk
