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Dallas Weather: Thunderstorms bring large hail and damaging wind threats Tuesday
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May 19, 2026 2:30pm CDT
DALLAS – An unsettled weather pattern is bringing severe weather threats back to North Texas this week. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout Tuesday as severe potential sweeps the area.
Tuesday’s severe storm potential
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Meteorologist Berkeley Taylor gives an update on storm chances Tuesday afternoon.
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A cold front is pushing a line of showers and thunderstorms into North Texas. These storms bring threats of damaging winds and large hail, with the greatest hail threat southwest of the DFW Metroplex.
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Plan for outdoor activities to be interrupted and stay indoors if severe weather hits your area.
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The best rain chances will occur Tuesday. The front will stall to our south, while additional disturbances move overhead through the rest of the week.
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Tuesday storm timing
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Thunderstorms and locally heavy rain will spread throughout North Texas on Tuesday.
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- DFW Metroplex: The earliest start for most of the DFW area will be 10 a.m., with storms most likely hitting between noon and 5 p.m. The severe threat should end by 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
- Tarrant County & Northwest of DFW: Parts of Tarrant County and other areas north and northwest of DFW could see severe weather earlier. The earliest start for those areas is 8 a.m., with the majority of storms hitting between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Threat levels should taper off by 4 p.m.
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Not everyone will experience severe weather, but residents should pay close attention to severe warning systems during these hours.
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LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
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7-day forecast: Weather this week
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Scattered showers and storms remain possible each day, bringing a threat of heavy rain. The active weather pattern will continue into the weekend, with threats of isolated flooding on Wednesday and throughout the weekend.
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All of North Texas is expected to receive at least 1 inch of rain Wednesday through Friday, with rain chances ranging from 60% to 90%. The greatest rain threat for DFW is between noon and 6 p.m. Thursday.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and the FOX 4 Weather Team.
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