Saturday 2026-04-25. The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 144, effective until 11 p.m. CDT for 18 counties in North Texas, including Collin and Dallas.
Widespread Impact Across North Texas
The watch includes portions of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, covering Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Parker counties.
This warning encompasses Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Rockwall counties, with severe storms posing threats of damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
At 8 p.m., a tornado warning was issued for Jack County, with a powerful storm pushing southeast toward the Metroplex, bringing heavy rain and high winds. This warning was set to expire at 8:30 p.m. .
Storm Tracker: DFW Metroplex on High Alert
The potential for hail greater than softball size, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds has residents on high alert.
This alert follows a previous tornado that damaged parts of North Texas Saturday night, emphasizing the need for multiple warning reception methods and a solid emergency plan.
Stay Informed: Resources and Safety Tips
Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and advisories through resources like Weather Tracker TV and AccuWeather, which provide comprehensive updates on severe weather alerts for the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Weather Underground also issues severe weather alerts, ensuring residents stay informed about potential dangers, including tornadoes, winter weather, and hurricanes.
As the night progresses, residents in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex need to stay vigilant and prepared. The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, remains high. Stay tuned for further updates and heed all warnings from local authorities. A stammering calm resume on April 27th morning, when the immediate threat subsides.
"Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and to have a plan in place this afternoon and evening!" - National Weather Service.
