Strong Cold Front to Sweep Across North and East Texas Saturday Bringing Gusty Winds, Small Hail, and Evening Thunderstorms
TEXAS — A powerful cold front is set to move across North and East Texas late Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing a mix of strong thunderstorms, gusty winds, and isolated hail as temperatures sharply drop behind the system.
Forecasters say a first wave of showers and rumbles of thunder may develop overnight Friday into early Saturday, with about a 40% chance of rain by midnight. Conditions will briefly warm into the low 70s Saturday afternoon, allowing moisture and instability to build ahead of the advancing front.
Cold Front to Trigger Evening Storm Line
By late Saturday afternoon, a cold front will surge southward through the region, sparking a line of strong to isolated severe thunderstorms stretching from Dallas and McKinney down through Tyler and Waco.
Weather models show gusty winds up to 35 mph behind the front, along with the potential for small hail, brief lightning, and isolated downpours during the evening commute.
“The atmosphere won’t support widespread severe weather,” meteorologists noted, “but the setup is right for a few strong, fast-moving storms that could produce gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall.”
Key Impact Areas
The strongest storms are expected between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, particularly across:
- Dallas–Fort Worth, McKinney, and Bonham in North Texas
- Tyler, Waco, and Texarkana in East Texas
- Shreveport, Louisiana, as storms move east later in the night
After the front passes, cooler air will rush in rapidly, with temperatures falling into the 30s and 40s by early Sunday morning.
Residents Urged to Prepare
Even with only a marginal severe risk, forecasters are advising residents to stay alert for weather updates through the evening. Strong wind gusts, isolated lightning strikes, and quick bursts of rain could still create hazards, especially for drivers along Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 69.
Meteorologists recommend keeping phones charged and weather alerts turned on, particularly for those traveling or attending outdoor events Saturday evening.
“After a warm, spring-like afternoon, this front will make it feel like winter again,” one forecaster said. “Residents should be ready for a quick drop in temperature once the storms pass.”
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