First Alert Weather: storms bring heavy rain, lightning to North Texas
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Widespread showers and storms spread into North Texas during the early morning hours on Thursday. The storms brought heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds.
Rainfall rates in the Metroplex are estimated at up to 3.5", causing localized flooding and making for a tricky commute for many.
As of 6:00 a.m. more than 67,000 people were without power because of the storms. The weather also caused the cancelation of more than 160 flights at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and more than 45 at Dallas Love Field Airport.
The wet weather is associated with a cold front that has moved into the area. The Thursday forecast if for a cooler day, under heavy cloud cover, with high temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80°.
The rain should taper off to the east by midday, with quieter conditions for the afternoon.
A few much lower impact rounds of scattered rain are possible on Friday and Saturday.