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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 23, 2025 at 12:10:11 pm CDT

A cold front will push south into North Texas through Sunday afternoon, ahead of which there could be an isolated strong to severe thunderstorm or two. Main threats will include large hail and damaging winds. There will also be a local flooding threat associated with this activity as well.
Temperatures will be on the rise today as highs reach the mid 90s in the west. With increased humidity, heat index values will exceed 100 degrees in a few spots. Tonight, a few isolated storms will be possible along the Red River. Severe weather is unlikely.
The heat will continue on Saturday as temperatures rise into the mid to upper 90s. The greatest storm chances will be northwest of our region, however, an isolated storm cannot be ruled out along the Red River.
Low chances for thunderstorms will continue through the middle of next week. Much cooler temperatures can be expected with afternoon high temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.

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