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North Texas is under a tornado watch Tuesday evening with a threat of “very large to giant hail” to the west of Fort Worth.
Counties west of Tarrant, including Parker, Hood and Wise, could see 4-inch hail, winds up to 80 mph and a few tornadoes, the National Weather Service said.
Storms are forming in Central Texas and moving north to northeast through the Metroplex. The tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.
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“Additionally, we could see locally heavy rain and minor flooding with some of the stronger cells during the overnight hours,” the weather service says. “The severe threat should slowly decrease as the line moves east of I-35 after 1 am tonight, but lingering showers and storms will continue through the night.”
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Severe weather is possible in North Texas on Tuesday, March 10. National Weather Service Fort Worth When is severe weather season in North Texas?
Severe weather season runs from March to June in North Texas.
April and May hold the most tornadic activity for North Texas since 1880, with more than 1,100 twisters confirmed between the two months, according to NWS data. March is third, followed by June and October.
In 2025, North and Central Texas recorded 36 tornadoes for the year. That was the highest count since 2022, when 49 tornadoes were recorded in the regions.
Both North and Central Texas have yet to record a tornado this year.
What’s the difference between a tornado watch and warning?
A tornado watch means a tornado is possible, and a tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted nearby.
An easy way to know the difference is the taco method: A watch is described as having the ingredients for a taco that has not been made yet, while a warning means the taco has been made and is ready to eat.
Tornado watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center.
In the event of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends folks review and discuss emergency plans, take inventory of supplies and check their safe room. Furthermore, the agency said to be ready to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued.
For a tornado warning, that means there is imminent danger to life and property. People should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows, according to the NWS.
Finally, a tornado emergency is the NWS’ highest alert level. This is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area and there’s a severe threat for human life and property with catastrophic damage confirmed.
In this instance, folks should seek refuge in the safest location possible and shelter in place.
This story was originally published March 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM.
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Brayden Garcia is a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Brayden mainly writes about weather and all things Taylor Sheridan-related.