Dallas weather: Flash Flood Warning in effect for parts of Dallas-Fort Worth

DALLAS - Heavy rain and storms are moving into North Texas, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute.

Flash Flood Warning in effect for Dallas County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Dallas County, as well as parts of Collin and Denton counties, in effect until 10:45 a.m. Friday. Heavy downpours could dump 1 to 3 inches of rain an hour, quickly flooding low-lying areas and causing water accumulation on roads and intersections.

Emergency officials are warning drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads, urging motorists to turn around if they encounter flooded water crossings. Localized street flooding is heavily impacting areas across the Metroplex, significantly slowing down travel times.

Friday Forecast

Widespread thunderstorms will hit the Metroplex throughout Friday. Some storms could become severe, bringing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall that may trigger localized flash flooding.

While the strongest storms and gusty winds will shift east as the day progresses, high temperatures will stay in the mid-to-upper 80s for most of the region. Meanwhile, parts of Central Texas are under a heat advisory, with the heat index expected to reach 108 degrees.

FAA issues DFW and Dallas Love Field ground stop

The severe morning weather has ground air traffic to a halt across the Metroplex. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for both Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL), holding all inbound flights at their points of origin.

Airlines have already logged dozens of flight delays and cancellations at both hubs. Airport officials are urging travelers to check their flight status online before heading to the airport, as rolling delays are expected to cascade throughout the day.

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Weekend Forecast

Scattered, pop-up storms are expected Saturday afternoon, with highs in the low 90s and heat index values nearing triple digits.

Rain chances drop Sunday, making way for much hotter and more humid conditions. The heat index is forecast to surpass 105 degrees, and ‘feels-like’ temperatures could reach 110 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

7-Day Forecast

The hot and humid weather will stick around next week, accompanied by occasional afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Expect high temperatures and sticky humidity to persist through the week.

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