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DALLAS - Storms return Friday afternoon, bringing severe threats including flooding, high winds and large hail. While the overall risk is low, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
The active weather pattern will continue through the weekend as a cold front moves into the region and stalls, making heavy rain and strong storms the primary concerns for Saturday and Sunday.
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6:30 p.m: Tornado Watch canceled for North Texas
The Tornado Watch for North Texas that was due to end at 10 p.m. has been canceled early. Most of tonight's weather seems to be contained to Oklahoma in our region, but we will continue to keep you updated on the latest developments.
6:15 p.m: Dan Henry's evening weather forecast
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Dallas weather: March 6 evening forecast
We're not out of the woods yet on the threat of severe weather, as a Tornado Watch has been issued for much of North Texas. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry has more in this March 6 evening forecast.
5:45 p.m: Threat of severe weather could be decreasing
FOX 4 meteorologist Josh Johns reports that the threat of severe weather could hinge on the next hour. If the storms don't fire up over the next hour, Johns says it could end up being a quiet night in North Texas.
5 p.m.: Send us your photos of today's severe weather
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2:45 p.m.: Tornado Watch issued for much of North Texas
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of North Texas starting at 2:45 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.
The affected counties are Dallas County, Hopkins County, Denton County, Palo Pinto County, Red River County, Cooke County, Rockwall County, Collin County, Fannin County, Wise County, Lamar County, Hunt County, Tarrant County, Delta County, Jack County, and Parker County.
Friday Forecast
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Dallas weather: March 6 afternoon forecast
FOX 4 meteorologist Kylie Capps talks about the possibility of strong to severe storms in North Texas on Friday and Saturday.
Severe storms are possible Friday afternoon and evening, with the primary window of concern between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. While the tornado threat remains very low, residents should prepare for hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts. The highest risk for severe activity Friday sits north of the Metroplex, specifically near Sherman.
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Weekend Forecast
The potential for heavy rain continues Saturday, heightening flooding concerns. According to the National Weather Service, the flood threat will increase as multiple rounds of showers move through the area. While Central Texas faces the highest risk of severe storms on Saturday, North Texans should still prepare for large hail and damaging winds.
Rainfall totals are expected to reach 1 to 3 inches for most of the region, though isolated totals south of DFW could reach 4 to 5 inches. An upper-level system to the west is expected to keep rain and storm chances in the forecast well into next week.
When is daylight saving time?
As the stormy weather moves in, residents must also prepare for the start of daylight saving time. Clocks should be set forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.
7-Day Forecast
The threat of strong to severe storms returns Tuesday and Wednesday. High temperatures will remain steady in the 70s and 80s, with daily shower chances persisting through mid-week.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.