Tropical Storm Ike is passing to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area this afternoon and tonight and will provide some moderately rainy and breezy conditions from the storm's west side. Temperatures at this hour are primarily in the mid to upper 70s with a few spots at or above the 80° mark. Conditions will gradually improve as the weekend progresses. See the latest National Weather Service statements for complete details.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas on September 13, 2008A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect through Sunday morning.This Flood Watch includes the following counties in Texas:
Anderson County
Collin County
Dallas County
Delta County
Ellis County
Fannin County
Freestone County
Grayson County
Henderson County
Hopkins County
Hunt County
Kaufman County
Lamar County
Leon County
Limestone County
Navarro County
Rains County
Robertson County
Rockwall County
Van Zandt County
Tropical Storm Ike continues to move north through the southeastern portions of North Texas. Heavy rain is accompanying the storm and extends up to 100 miles from the center of circulation. Other rain bands extend up to 200 miles from the center of the circulation. Locations along and east of Interstate 35 east can expect 2 to 4 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts of up to 6 inches near the track of the storm center. The rain will be heavy at times falling at two inches per hour or more. This will cause rapid rises in creeks and streams as well as flooded roadways. Significant flash flooding is possible in the watch area. As Ike moves into Arkansas Saturday night, the potential for flash flooding will rapidly diminish but residual flooding will likely remain into Sunday.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued for your area.A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 1:00 AM Central Daylight Time on Sunday morning.Tropical Storm Ike is tracking through the eastern portions of North Texas, but its expansive wind field is producing strong winds across much of North Texas. Locations along and just west of the Interstate 35 corridor will continue to experience sustained wind speeds around 25 MPH with higher gusts through tonight. The winds are expected to subside overnight as Ike moves into Arkansas.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.PLEASE NOTE:
The graphics pages will be completed as soon as possible. Since this is an occasional weather event that we don’t see in Dallas very often, I’m going to post both forecast map pages for this afternoon AND tonight. Usually I do just one time period.
DALLASWeather conditions from Love Field as of 2:55 PM Central Time
77°rain and windy
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 90%
Dew Point: 74°
Wind: N at 21 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.39 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 1900 feet
Today's air quality forecast: Good
METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...Fort Worth (Meacham International Airport)
77°
light rain
Wind: NNW at 18 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Humidity: 84%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 81°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 74°.
Fort Worth (Alliance Airport)
79°
light rain and windy
Wind: NNW at 21 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 76%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 81°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 72°.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport80°
light rain and windy
Wind: N at 22 MPH
Heat Index: 84°
Humidity: 79%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 81°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 74°.
Arlington, TX77°
rain and windy
Wind: NNW at 23 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Humidity: 90%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 81°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 74°.
Plano, TX76°
rain
Wind: NNW at 5 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 93%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 83°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 71°.
Lewisville, TX78°
light rain
Wind: NW at 13 MPH
Humidity: 87%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 83°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 71°.
Mesquite, TX75°
overcast and windy
Wind: NNW at 26 MPH, gusting to 37 MPH
Visibility: 2˝ miles
Humidity: 94%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 80°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 73°.
Garland, TX76°
rain
Wind: NW at 2 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 95%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 85°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 75°.
Duncanville, TX76°
rain
Wind: N at 10 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 92%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 85°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 75°.
OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...Dallas Executive Airport77°
rain and windy
Wind: NNW at 21 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 87%
Fort Worth Naval Air Station77°
light rain
Wind: NNW at 18 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 90%
Addison, TX77°
overcast and windy
Wind: N at 22 MPH, gusting to 33 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 88%
Burleson, TX77°
overcast and windy
Wind: NW at 21 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Humidity: 83%
Carrollton, TX76°
rain
Wind: NW at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 100%
Denton, TX78°
light rain
Wind: N at 16 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Humidity: 84%
Euless, TX78°
light rain
Wind: NW at 4 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH
Humidity: 89%
Flower Mound, TX77°
light rain
Wind: NNW at 15 MPH, gusting to 27 MPH
Humidity: 93%
Grand Prairie, TX77°
light rain
Wind: NNW at 15 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 88%
Irving, TX77°
light rain
Wind: NW at 14 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Humidity: 85%
Lancaster, TX75°
light rain and windy
Wind: NNW at 24 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 94%
Mansfield, TX76°
rain
Wind: N at 18 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Humidity: 92%
McKinney, TX75°
light rain
Wind: N at 18 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 94%
North Richland Hills, TX76°
light rain
Wind: NW at 6 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Humidity: 94%
Richardson, TX77°
rain
Wind: ENE at 8 MPH, gusting to 15 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 93%
Terrell, TX77°
heavy rain and windy
Wind: NNW at 24 MPH, gusting to 36 MPH
Visibility: 1 mile
Humidity: 88%
The Colony, TX76°
rain and windy
Wind: NNE at 21 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 90%
Weatherford, TX74°
mostly cloudy
Wind: NNW at 6 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Humidity: 93%
ELSEWHERE IN NORTHERN TEXAS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION...Oklahoma City75°
overcast
Wind: N at 13 MPH
Humidity: 81%
Today's forecast: 80% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms. High near 82°.
Tonight's forecast: Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms. Low around 63°.
Fort Smith, AR79°
light rain
Wind: ENE at 14 MPH
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 82%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 82°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 72°.
Texarkana, AR81°
mostly cloudy
Wind: ESE at 14 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Heat Index: 86°
Humidity: 79%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 83°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 73°.
Abilene, TX82°
fair and windy
Wind: NNW at 23 MPH, gusting to 38 MPH
Heat Index: 86°
Humidity: 66%
Today's forecast: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 86°.
Tonight's forecast: Mostly cloudy. Low around 64°.
Amarillo, TX77°
mostly cloudy
Wind: NNE at 13 MPH
Humidity: 59%
Today's forecast: Partly cloudy. High near 80°.
Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy. Low around 53°.
Lubbock, TX81°
partly cloudy
Wind: N at 15 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Heat Index: 83°
Humidity: 58%
Today's forecast: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 83°.
Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy. Low around 59°.
Midland, TX85°
mostly cloudy
Wind: NNE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 86°
Humidity: 47%
Today's forecast: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87°.
Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62°.
Waco, TX78°
light rain
Wind: NW at 18 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles
Humidity: 87%
Today's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. High near 81°.
Tonight's forecast: Showers and thunderstorms under windy conditions. Low around 73°.
Wichita Falls, TX86°
fair and windy
Wind: N at 22 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Heat Index: 90°
Humidity: 57%
Today's forecast: Overcast and windy with a 60% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. High near 85°.
Tonight's forecast: Mostly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms. Low around 68°.
36-HOUR FORECAST FOR DALLAS (through Sunday night)...(courtesy of the National Weather Service)
REST OF TODAYOvercast and windy with showers and possible thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 80°.
North-northwest wind around 30 MPH with gusts as high as 40 MPH.
TONIGHTOvercast and windy with showers and possible thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 74°.
Northwest wind between 15 to 25 MPH with gusts as high as 35 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
SUNDAYOvercast and windy. High near 86°. North-northwest wind between 15 to 20 MPH with gusts as high as 25 MPH.
SUNDAY NIGHTMostly cloudy. Low around 62°. North wind between 5 to 15 MPH.
Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area radar as of 3:17 PM Central Daylight Time (courtesy of KTVT-TV)...