Update from US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas on the storm system Thursday into Friday morning:
Bottom Line
Very windy conditions are expected Thursday and Friday. Strong thunderstorms will be possible on Thursday before some of the rain mixes with or transitions to snow Thursday evening. The wintry precipitation may continue into Friday morning.
Overview
A strong storm system will impact the region Thursday and Friday with strong, gusty winds and precipitation chances.
• Strong winds: The strongest winds will occur between midday Thursday and midday Friday. Sustained speeds will exceed 30 mph at times, with gusts approaching 50 mph.
• Severe storms: Because of the speed of the system, there will only be a brief window for strong thunderstorms before colder air invades. The greater potential for severe weather will be south and east of the region.
• Winter weather: From Thursday evening through Friday morning, snow or a rain/snow mix may occur across portions of North and Central Texas. Nobody is in the clear with regard to snow potential as the position of the low continues to shift from model run to model run. If the low wiggles northward or southward, the location favorable for snow will also shift. For now, areas west of I-35 have the greatest potential for snow. Confidence in accumulating snow is still low, therefore, our confidence in potential impacts is also low. Having said that, if a heavy snow band develops, there may be travel impacts due to the snow accumulating faster than it can melt. The graphic below displays our current thinking on potential impacts and location.
Areas of Concern
Threats/Hazardous Weather Types
General Timing
Forecaster Confidence
Rain and Windy Conditions
Winter Weather Potential
What We Are Certain Of:
• The strong winds will likely dislodge lawn furniture and holiday decorations. Driving will be challenging, particularly with high-profile vehicles.
• Colder temperatures will accompany the winds.
• Much of the region will see rainfall though lesser amounts are expected across Central Texas.
What We Are Watching (or Are Less Certain Of):
• The potential impacts to air travel because of the strong winds and wintry precipitation.
• The potential for strong or severe thunderstorms.
• The areal extent of the snowfall, the resulting accumulations, and the impacts to travel.
FAQ
Is snow guaranteed? Although confidence is improving in the potential for snow, there are still uncertainties about the southward and eastward extent of the wintry precipitation. A complete transition to all snow may not occur. Areas on the fringe of the wintry precipitation may see primarily a rain/snow mix.
Will there be accumulating snow? With temperatures likely remaining above freezing, accumulating snowfall should be limited to grassy surfaces. If snow accumulates on roads, it should remain wet and slushy. This should reduce the impacts to travel.
Additional Resources
National Weather Service Fort Worth Homepage
www.weather.gov/fortworth
Hourly Forecasts (Click your location)
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National Weather Service Fort Worth Weather Tabs
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National Weather Service Fort Worth Hazard Pages
www.weather.gov/fwd/hazardplanner?nort,TODAY
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