Richardson, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Johnson,
Ellis and south central Dallas Counties through 1015 PM CDT...

At 920 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Venus to near Italy. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Grand Prairie, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Waxahachie,
Ennis, Midlothian, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Hutchins, Alvarado,
Wilmer, Ovilla, Venus, Ferris, Palmer, Italy, Oak Leaf, and Maypearl.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35E between mile markers 378 and 418.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 466 and 475.
Interstate 45 between mile markers 244 and 278.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Most of western North Texas, roughly along and west of
Interstate 35.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with
localized rainfall totals as high as 6 to 8 inches possible. The
heaviest rainfall is expected from Saturday evening into Sunday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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