Strong thunderstorms are forecasted in the DFW area for early Tuesday, possibly impacting the morning commuter traffic.
The chance of rain across the metroplex is 100% between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on March 4, per meteorologist Grant Johnston at NBC5 DFW. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, with the potential for strong straight-line winds, large hail, and spin-up tornadoes.
The storms are expected to clear out of the DFW area by 10 a.m., but strong gusty winds will follow later in the day. By midafternoon, wind gusts of 45 mph or greater will blow through the metroplex as a cold front works its way across the state.
The high temperature on Tuesday will reach about 70, but highs for the next two days will only reach the low to mid-60s, according to CBS First Alert Weather.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is reminding residents to make sure they have a way to receive weather warnings during the overnight hours and early Tuesday morning and to check weather and road conditions before heading out for the day.
On Tuesday, elevated fire conditions are possible west of I-35 due to low humidity and gusty winds. The NWS has issued a Fire Weather watch for portions of western North and Central Texas. Persons living in these areas, particularly where there was minimal rainfall, should avoid activities that could spark a fire, such as tossing cigarette butts or burning trash and leaves.