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Softball-Sized Hail Threatens North Texas
29 Apr
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms may produce hail as large as softballs.
- A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Oklahoma and North Texas.
- Residents are advised to stay home during expected rush hour storms.
Severe thunderstorms are poised to impact North Texas, bringing with them the potential for hail as large as softballs. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch, highlighting an increased hail threat that is expected to persist until late Tuesday night. Additionally, a tornado watch has been declared for portions of Oklahoma and North Texas, remaining active until 9 p.m.
Wind gusts reaching up to 80 mph are also forecast, accompanying the severe hail threat. Officials stress that hail measuring up to 4.5 inches in diameter represents the main concern from the afternoon storms. These storms are predicted to arrive during peak rush hour, prompting advice for residents to stay indoors if feasible.
The tornado risk is considered lower overall, though not entirely absent. Towns within Sherman and Graham counties could experience hail up to 3 inches in diameter and wind gusts of 60 mph. Areas north of Interstate 20 and west of Highway 281 face a moderate hail threat between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., with potential hail sizes exceeding baseballs, around 3.5 inches in diameter.
