Dallas weather: Severe thunderstorm watch canceled, but extreme wildfire risk continues

Dallas Weather: March 12 afternoon forecast

Dan Henry has the latest forecast.

DALLAS - Parts of North Texas were briefly under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as a line of storms moved across the area.

The National Weather Service issued a watch for DFW and counties east until 10 p.m., but it was canceled before 8 p.m.

Some areas did see some some rain, but nothing was severe.

The main focus is now on an increased fire danger for Friday.

Live Updates

7:00 p.m.

The isolated showers and storms ended early. The severe weather watch has been canceled.

6:10 p.m.

Dallas, Collin and Ellis counties have been dropped from the watch.

The cap held, allowing the metroplex to avoid any severe weather.

Meantime, areas to our southeast continue to see a threat of severe weather through about 8 p.m.

5:05 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the Corsicana area through 5:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Storms are starting to pop up on the radar south of the metroplex.

4:14 p.m.

Here's Meteorologist Ali Turiano's latest forecast. She's keeping an eye on storms that have popped up on the radar south of DFW.

Dallas Weather: March 12 afternoon forecast

Meteorologist Ali Turiano gives an update on possible severe storms Wednesday evening in North Texas.

4:10 p.m.

There's now a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11 p.m. for the eastern half of our viewing area.

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Thursday's Forecast: Warm and Sunny

Thursday will be unseasonably warm, with highs in the mid-80s. Expect sunny skies in the morning, with some high clouds moving in during the afternoon.

Friday’s Forecast: High Fire Risk, Strong Winds

A new weather system will move in Friday, clearing out moisture and eliminating rain chances.

Dry winds and warm temperatures will create a high risk for grass fires. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph in the afternoon, potentially kicking up dust across the area.