Severe weather is expected to sweep across North Texas early Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, bringing with it the potential for large hail and damaging winds. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that will remain in effect until 8 a.m., covering much of the region, including the Concho Valley, Big Country, Texoma, North Texas, northern Hill Country, Northeast Texas, and the Ark-La-Tex.
According to local weather reports, scattered thunderstorms are likely to develop between 12 AM and 8 AM. These storms are forecasted to move east/northeast at speeds of 50 to 60 mph, creating a fast-moving weather system that residents should be prepared for. The most intense storms could produce very large hail, possibly the size of tennis balls, along with strong wind gusts and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
The tornado threat is currently assessed as low, but officials are advising residents to stay vigilant. "Make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings overnight, especially if you want to avoid a surprise wake-up call from a hail storm!" said a spokesperson from the Texas Storm Chasers.
As the night progresses, the timeline for storms varies across the region. Between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m., storms are expected to be primarily west of I-35, with storm activity shifting to the Dallas-Fort Worth area from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. By 6 a.m. until noon, the storms are forecasted to move east of I-35. This pattern indicates that the morning commute could be impacted by severe weather.
Reports indicate that some of the strongest storms could bring hail greater than two inches in diameter. A severe thunderstorm warning has already been issued for Northeastern Young County and Northern Jack County until 4:45 a.m. At 3:50 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was detected 9 miles northwest of Bryson, moving northeast at 55 mph, producing ping-pong ball-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Residents in areas like Jermyn, Antelope, Loving, Cundiff, and Postoak should remain alert, as these locations could be in the path of the storm. The risk of severe weather is not limited to hail; damaging winds are another significant concern. As one meteorologist noted, "We could see egg-sized hail, 60 mile per hour winds, and a very low-end chance of tornadoes in areas that do see storms." However, most of the area is expected to experience hail much smaller than egg-sized, or potentially no hail at all.
Looking ahead, the severe weather is expected to pick back up Thursday night into Friday morning, April 4, 2025. An area of low pressure will move in, bringing heavier and more widespread rain throughout the day on Friday and into the first half of Saturday. This could lead to flooding in parts of North Texas by the weekend, with some hefty rain totals expected.
As the weekend approaches, temperatures are anticipated to drop significantly. Highs on Sunday, April 6, 2025, are expected to only reach the upper 50s, with brisk northern winds and cloudy skies. Wind chills could dip into the 30s, making for a chilly end to the week.
In summary, North Texas residents should prepare for a night of severe weather, with the potential for large hail and damaging winds. Keeping an eye on local forecasts and having a plan in place for severe weather alerts will be crucial in the coming hours.
