Weather

Strong Storm System Expected Thursday With Gusty Winds, Heavy Rainfall and Localized Flooding Risk Across North Central Texas

BySaluda Standard Sentinel Team November 18, 2025November 17, 2025

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS – A developing storm system is expected to bring strong thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding to the region from late Wednesday night through Thursday night. Forecasters warn that conditions may become active enough for Flood Watches to be issued as moisture increases across the area.

Main Impact Expected Thursday Afternoon Through Thursday Night

Meteorologists indicate that the most significant weather impacts will occur Thursday afternoon into Thursday night, when the strongest storms are forecast to develop. This period carries the highest potential for hazardous weather, including pockets of heavy rainfall and isolated strong storms.

Forecasters are watching for several key threats, including:

• Gusty winds
• Frequent lightning
• Small hail in stronger cells
• A low-end tornado risk
• Heavy rainfall throughout the region
• Localized flash flooding

While the tornado risk remains low, conditions will still be favorable for rotating storms capable of producing brief, isolated spin-ups.

Flooding Risk Increased by Slow-Moving Storms

With storms gradually building into Thursday night, forecasters warn that localized flash flooding is possible—especially in low-lying areas, urban streets, and locations with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall rates within the strongest storms may cause quick water buildup.

Rainfall is expected to move out by Friday morning, allowing for a gradual improvement in weather conditions heading into the weekend.

Additional Rain Expected Late Weekend Into Monday

Weather models also show another round of rain and storms developing Sunday and into next Monday, extending a wetter pattern across North Central Texas as Thanksgiving approaches.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, secure outdoor items ahead of strong winds, and monitor updated forecasts as storm timing and strength become clearer.

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Saluda Standard Sentinel Team

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