Dallas weather: Flash flood warning for northern DFW metroplex

DALLAS - A "considerable" flash flood warning was issued for Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Addison, and some parts of Plano until midnight.

Some early morning showers contributed to a warm and muggy Saturday in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Rain chances increase later on Saturday and through the weekend.

Flash flood

While the rain and storms are not expected to be severe, some areas could see heavy rainfall with a risk of flooding.

A flood watch is in effect for the western part of North and Central Texas until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday weather impacts

In Carrollton, the following impacts were reported by the office of emergency management:

• Four water rescues
• Two structure fires, possibly caused by lightning
• A train pushed back to another crossing by water

Despite this evidence of severe weather, no reports of injuries or severe damage have come in. 

Saturday Forecast

Dallas weather: Rain chances increase this weekend

Rain chances across North Texas increase this weekend with the potential for heavy rainfall Saturday afternoon and night. FOX 4 meteorologist Evan Andrews has the details.

Some quick, small showers may occur across the area on Saturday morning, but those are expected to clear out by later Saturday morning.

Saturday afternoon has the potential for heavier, scattered storms, but not a complete washout. 

The potential for storms and heavier rain continues into Saturday night and some areas could see some gusty winds.

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Weekend forecast

Rain chances continue through the weekend and into Monday.