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Dallas Weather: Nov. 24 noon forecast
Meteorologist Julia Fife gives an update on the rain and possible severe weather risks in North Texas.
DALLAS - A Tornado Watch is in effect for a few counties in southeast North Texas. Meanwhile, some cities in the Metroplex have already recorded 4 inches of rain because of storms on Monday morning.
Monday Forecast: Tornado Watch
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Anderson and Freestone counties, as well as other areas southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth until 7 p.m. on Monday.
For the Metroplex, the flood threat is the greatest concern in Monday’s forecast, primarily for areas along and north of Interstate 20. Gusty winds and hail are also expected in some areas, with all threats diminishing by 3 p.m.
Widespread storms produced large hail Monday morning, particularly in parts of Wise and Denton counties. The overall severe threat is low, though the FOX 4 Weather team notes there is a low tornado threat on Monday afternoon for areas farther south, such as Palestine.
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North Texas yard covered in hail amidst powerful storms
FOX 4 viewer Phillip Pierce sent us this video from his front yard in McKinney, just off US 380.
We've seen a lot of high water on I-35E near Inwood Road due to a clogged drain. The average speed in this area is 7 to 8 mph, according to traffic expert Chip Waggoner.
By noon, the heaviest weather is expected to shift east and southeast, allowing parts of the Metroplex to begin drying out. The late afternoon and evening hours will see pleasant weather with no additional rain.
Use extra caution on the roads. Do not drive through high water.
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Dallas flight delays
The FAA lifted the ground stop at Dallas Love Field, but there is still a big delay at DFW Airport. Flights at DFW Airport are delayed about 50 minutes due to the storms.
Both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field led the U.S. in delays and cancellations on Monday morning.
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Both Dallas airports lead US in most cancellations & delays
DFW Airport is under a ground delay as rain continues in North Texas.
7-Day Forecast: Thanksgiving cold front
Drier air will move in for the remainder of the week.
A cold front moves into North Texas on Tuesday, bringing a chillier start to the morning before temperatures warm to the high 60s.
For Thanksgiving (Thursday), the morning will be cold, with some temperatures dipping into the 30s, before rising to the low 60s under sunny skies.
Clouds will increase Friday before rain returns over the weekend. The National Weather Service anticipates this system will bring lighter rain than recent storms.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service.