Tornado Watch issued for parts of Texas as storms move through Dallas-Fort Worth
A Tornado Watch remains in effect on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for areas east of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Texas as a line of strong storms moves across the region. The storms are expected to clear the area by midday, after which a Red Flag Warning will take effect for Killeen in Central Texas. Strong, dry winds following the system—forecast to reach 40–55 km/h (25–35 mph) with gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph)—will increase fire weather risks, shifting the primary hazard from severe storms to the potential for rapid fire spread.
Tornado probability map ending at 17:00 EST on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Image credit: NWS/WPC
A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Texas as storms move through the Dallas-Forth Worth area along with the surrounding regions. The watch will remain in effect until 11:00 local time (LT) on Tuesday, March 4.
Wind gusts of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) are to be expected across the region, along with the possibility of a few tornadoes. Isolated hail of up to 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) is also possible during the watch.
As the threat of severe storms passes on Tuesday morning, drier winds will follow, bringing in an elevated threat of fire weather to the region.
A Red Flag Warning will come into effect for Killeen at 11:00 LT on Tuesday as the Tornado Watch expires, while the surrounding areas will be under an Elevated Fire Threat. The warning will remain in effect until 19:00 LT on Tuesday.
The low humidity of 15–20% along with dry winds of 40–50 km/h (25–35 mph) will create critical fire weather conditions. Gusts of up to 80 km/h (50 mph) are expected through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) urged citizens to not leave any fires unattended and to secure tow chains to avoid dragging and creating sparks during critical fire weather.
“Secure loose outdoor objects and exercise caution while driving lightweight or high-profile vehicles on east-west oriented roads,” the NWS advised.
A Wind Advisory will remain in effect for all of north and central Texas till 21:00 LT on Tuesday, with the NWS warning residents to avoid any activity that could start a fire during this period as the dry winds will make any fires spread rapidly.
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