Weather Alert: Severe storms possible for parts of North Texas Thursday evening
NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) -- The First Alert Weather team has issued a Weather Alert for Thursday, due to potential strong to severe storms this evening for parts of North Texas.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of North Texas until midnight - including Collin and Hunt counties.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fannin County until 11:45 p.m.
The Storm Prediction Center has Marginal and Slight Risks (Levels 1 and 2) for strong to severe storms in North Texas, with areas along and west of I-35 and I-35W having the best chance of seeing strong or severe storms.
Any storms that develop will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning. Some heavy rain is also possible.
Gusty winds and hail will be possible for any storms that develop today. Most of the storms should clear the area around 10 p.m.
We may see more cloud cover lingering across the area today, which would reduce the severe weather threat.
Otherwise, we'll see partly to mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 80s, and low temperatures in the upper 60s.
On Friday there are more storms in the forecast, especially for areas south of I-20 by late afternoon into the evening. The Storm Prediction Center has a risk of strong or isolated severe storms for that area. Some storms could produce some large hail and damaging winds.
Highs will soar into the mid-90s on Friday.
We are expecting some showers and storms this weekend, so have your rain gear handy. We're not expecting a washout.
Rain chances are around 30% on Saturday, with a few showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low 90s.
Scattered storms will be around on Sunday, with a 40% chance of rain. Highs will be near 90.