Severe weather is building across the Dallas–Fort Worth area on April 28, 2026, as another round of storms moves in after recent rough conditions in North Texas.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop later today, especially after 4pm, as a cold front moves in. Some of these storms could turn severe. It will be partly sunny with a high near 90°F but it may feel as hot as 100°F due to humidity. Winds from the south-southwest will blow at around 10 mph. Also there is a 60% chance of rain with most areas expected to receive between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though heavier rainfall is possible during thunderstorms.
Strong storms may bring very large hail along with damaging winds, one or two tornadoes are expected and some flash flooding especially in urban areas, according to weather reports.
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Tornado Watch in Dallas–Fort Worth
A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Dallas–Fort Worth on April 28 at 1:10pm CDT and will remain in effect until 9:00pm CDT. The watch covers 28 counties in North Central Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington and Plano, along with many other nearby cities. This means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe storms in these areas, so people are advised to stay alert and be prepared.
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Weather update
As of 1:53pm CDT on April 28, weather conditions show high humidity at 74% with a southerly wind blowing at 10 mph. The barometric pressure is 29.85 inches (1010.1 mb) and the dew point is 73°F (23°C), making the air feel quite moist. Visibility stands at around 7 miles, while the heat index is 87°F (31°C), so it feels warmer than the actual temperature, as per National Weather Service.
