A Tornado Watch is in effect for Denton County until 10 p.m. this evening.
Scattered storms are expected to develop ahead of a fast-moving cold front, and some of the storms could become severe, according to the weather service. Tornadoes, large hail up to 3 inches and damaging winds up to 75 mph are possible this afternoon and evening. See the latest forecast here.
Due to the forecast, local schools — including Argyle and Northwest ISDs — have canceled or rescheduled all after-school activities and meetings that were scheduled for Thursday. In addition to cancelling after-school activities, Liberty Christian School offered an optional early dismissal.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for the yellow shaded area until 10 PM this evening. Damaging winds up to 75 mph, large hail up to 3 inches, and a few tornadoes will all be possible as we head into this evening. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/px3083HEKF
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) March 2, 2023
The weather service urges residents to know what to do and where to go in the event of a tornado warning. Move to an interior room on the lowest level of your home, and stay away from windows. If you’re driving, never stop under bridges or overpasses, but instead get to a safe building quickly.
In almost every instance, a well-built, sturdy home will be the safest place to be. The lowest floor of a house in an interior room away from windows is going to be your best bet. Mobile homes and vehicles are the last place you want to be during a tornado. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/Pd8ZHB11ML
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) March 2, 2023
After Thursday’s storms, the weather service forecasts dry conditions and comfortable temperatures for the next week.
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