Fort Worth, TX Weather Alerts

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...North and Central Texas

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the
risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt,
Jack, Kaufman, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Stephens,
Tarrant, Wise, Young, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, Rains and Van Zandt
Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with
additional heavy rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated higher
amounts up to 5 inches. Lower rain amounts are expected for
areas northeast of the Metroplex.

AQAFWD

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday,
May 19, 2024.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a
ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your
vehicle properly tuned.

For more information on ozone:

Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts)

Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org)

EPA Air Now
(www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0)

Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org)

North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality
(www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and south central
Texas.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected due to reduced
visibility.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 6 above expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold temperatures will become life threatening to
people and animals outdoors without proper warmth and shelter.
Damage to plumbing is possible if pipes are not properly drained
or insulated. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and
other sensitive vegetation.

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 below
zero.

* WHERE...Portions North and Northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Now through noon Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the
wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Western North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the
wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles. Minor tree limb damage
is possible.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday,
August 24, 2023.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a
ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your
vehicle properly tuned.

For more information on ozone:

Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts)

Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org)

EPA Air Now
(www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0)

Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org)

North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality
(www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108
and heat index values up to 112.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.