Dallas weather: Severe storms bring hail and tornado threats | See timing

DALLAS - Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

Tuesday Forecast

Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.

The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail up to 2 inches in diameter. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.

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Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact

An initial round of storms will move through the Metroplex in the afternoon from about 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. These storms may bring heavy rain, lightning, and small hail. The severe threat is relatively low.

A second round of storms in the evening and overnight hours has a much higher chance of producing severe weather, including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. These storms will begin to form as supercells west of the Metroplex as early as 7 p.m. and congeal into a line of thunderstorms with lingering activity continuing until past 2 a.m.

Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.

7-Day Forecast

A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds. 

Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.