A tornado watch remains in effect across North Texas until 5 a.m., with flash flood warnings and reports of deadly damage. Here’s what to know and how to stay safe overnight.
Deadly severe weather has swept across North Texas overnight, prompting emergency warnings and tornado watch conditions through early morning.
A tornado watch is in effect for much of North Texas until 5 a.m.. covering Collin. Cooke. Dallas. Delta. Denton. Fannin. Grayson. Hopkins. Hunt. Lamar. and Rockwall counties.. Forecasters say severe storms will keep rolling for a few more hours overnight. then gradually weaken. with the main hazard shifting toward a very large hail threat.
Alongside the watch, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Dallas, Ellis, and Kaufman counties until 2:45 a.m.. The risk there includes hail up to 2 inches and wind gusts around 60 mph.. Farther west and south, flash flood warnings have also been activated—one for Tarrant County until 4:30 a.m.. and another for southern Dallas County until 4:45 a.m.—signaling that heavy rain could rapidly overwhelm drainage and low-lying areas.
The danger was visible in multiple communities.. In Haslet, Weatherford, Burleson, Arlington, and Fort Worth, sirens were activated.. At Dickies Arena. event attendees were instructed to shelter in place in the tunnels. a move made to reduce exposure while storms move through.. Those kinds of immediate steps can matter when storms shift quickly from “watch” conditions to the more urgent “warning” phase.
Misryoum understands how fast these alerts can change morning plans and daily routines.. Even when radar suggests storms may weaken later. the window in between can be the most dangerous—especially for people caught outside. driving unfamiliar routes. or relying on normal traffic flow that breaks down during high winds and flooding.
Tragic impacts were reported in the region.. Parker County said one person died as a result of the storms Saturday night south of Springtown. with no further identification released.. Wise County officials reported one additional fatality and said several structures were destroyed. with significant debris along State Highway 199 near the Ross Road SE area.. Officials described downed power lines and damage suggesting intense winds, including suspected EF-2 strength or greater.. In Runaway Bay. reports indicated vehicles appeared tossed. roofs were missing. and at least 20 families were displaced—an early sign of how far the storm’s effects can spread beyond the most intense core.
In the hours ahead. the forecast points to fewer active threats overnight as storms diminish. though officials and residents are still urged to remain weather-aware until the watch expires.. Sunday is expected to be calmer, staying warm and muggy with only an isolated shower threat.. Monday follows with another hot and humid day, with highs in the mid-90s under mostly sunny skies.
The next challenge comes after the short break: Misryoum expects storm threats to return on and off from Tuesday through Friday.. That means recovery work. school and work commutes. and planned outdoor events may face repeated interruptions—especially if heavy rain and severe hail again overlap the same communities already dealing with debris and displacement.
For residents in the affected counties. the practical takeaway is simple: treat any shift from watch-level risk to warning-level action as urgent. and don’t wait for “confirmation” you can see from your window.. Move indoors. avoid driving through flooded roadways. and stay alert for hail and strong winds that can drop branches. damage vehicles. and interrupt power.
As the region moves through the early-morning hours, the immediate goal is to stay safe while the storm threat peaks—then use the quieter window to check on neighbors, clear hazards where it’s safe, and prepare for the next round later in the week.