Rain drops are seen on a window as storm clouds are seen overhead, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Duncanville.
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Reunion Tower is seen as thunderstorm approach downtown Dallas on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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Cars travel as storm clouds build over U.S. Highway 67 in Duncanville on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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Bank of America Plaza is seen behind Dallas City Hall as thunderstorms approach downtown Dallas on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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North Texas is heading into a stormy week starting Tuesday, and the risk for wet weather will linger through the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s with wind gusts of up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.
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Stormy weather could hit areas of Dallas-Fort Worth Tuesday around 10 a.m. and last until 5 p.m., according to the weather service. Main threats during the storms are large hail and strong winds.
The weather service said daytime rainfall amounts could be between a quarter and a half an inch.
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7:30 p.m. Storms exiting Dallas-Fort Worth
Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings expired for most North Texas counties including Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant.
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4:15 p.m. Dallas and Collin counties under severe thunderstorm warning
The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Collin and northeastern Dallas counties which is expected to last until 5 p.m. Damage to roofs and trees can be expected.
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“For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows,” the warning said.
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3:15 p.m. Parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties under flash flood warning
The weather service has issued a flash flood warning for northwestern Dallas and Tarrant counties through 6:15 p.m. Flooding in small creeks, urban areas, highways and streets is possible.
Areas including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie may experience flash flooding, the warning said.
3 p.m. Parts of Denton and Collin counties under flash flood warning
A flash flood warning is in effect until 6 p.m. for southwestern Collin and southeastern Denton counties, according to the weather service. The warning said flooding in small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as low areas is possible.
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Areas at risk include Dallas, Plano, Garland, McKinney, Carrollton, Frisco, Denton and Richardson, among others may experience flash flooding.
2:20 p.m. Strong storm to impact parts of Dallas, Collin and Denton counties
A strong storm is likely to impact parts of Denton, Collin and Dallas counties, according to a special weather statement from the weather service.
“Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” the statement said.
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The statement said frequent lightning is occurring with the storm. The weather service urged residents to seek shelter inside a vehicle or a building.
12 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warning in Denton, Cooke, Wise counties
The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warning lasting until 12:45 p.m. for northeastern Wise, northwestern Denton, and southwestern Cooke counties.
More here: Here’s how to track rain, flooding in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Wind and hail damage could occur in the impacted areas, according to the weather service. Forecasters encourage residents to remain inside and stay away from windows.
11:45 a.m. Flight cancellations at DFW Airport
More than 300 flights had been canceled at DFW International Airport by 11:45 a.m., according to FlightAware data.
A ground stop at DFW will continue until at least noon, according to the latest update on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, which added that departures were delayed an average of 45 minutes and are increasing due to thunderstorms.
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Chances of rain drop to 60% heading into Tuesday night. Lows are expected to be in the high 60s with a southward wind of 5 to 10 mph.
The weather service said nighttime showers may bring a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rainfall, though higher amounts are possible during a thunderstorm.
North Texas can expect at least an inch of rain from Wednesday through Friday with chances of isolated flooding, according to the weather service. The greatest flooding chances are forecasted for Thursday.
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The latest from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and warm with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 74. High: 86. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and slightly cooler with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 67. High: 80. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and mild with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65. High: 78. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 65. High: 80. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 66. High: 83. Wind: S 5-10 mph.