North Texans will need to watch the sky and stay weather-aware on Monday as thunderstorms—some possibly severe—move through the area.
The chance of precipitation is 100%.
Storms will move across the region from west to east, beginning about mid-morning on November 4. The greatest potential for severe storms will be in the north and northeast areas of the metroplex in the early to mid-afternoon, according to WFAA.
Damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter-size are possible, along with the potential for tornadoes to develop in the afternoon hours.
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for the following counties:
COLLIN COOKE DALLAS
DELTA DENTON ELLIS
ERATH FANNIN FRANKLIN
GRAYSON HOOD HOPKINS
HUNT JACK JOHNSON
KAUFMAN LAMAR MONTAGUE
PALO PINTO PARKER RAINS
RED RIVER ROCKWALL SOMERVELL
TARRANT TITUS VAN ZANDT
WISE WOODThe highest rain totals will be in areas north of the metroplex to the Red River, averaging 1 to 2 inches. Dallas and Fort Worth are expected to see about an inch of rain, while areas south of the metroplex may see totals ranging from a half-inch to an inch.
The high temperature for the day is forecasted to reach 80 degrees but will fall to about 74 degrees by 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Overnight lows will dip to about 55 degrees.
The chance for rain will continue overnight into the early morning hours of Tuesday; then, skies will begin to clear on Election Day. Skies will be sunny and clear by the afternoon, with a forecasted high temperature of about 68 degrees.
Wednesday will likewise be sunny and clear, with a high of around 72 degrees, before rain returns to the forecast late Wednesday into Thursday.
