Grand Prairie Reporter

Weather forecasters at the Nation Weather Service in Fort Worth said there is a slight chance of rain Monday night through Wednesday night for Grand Prairie.

A cold front is expected to move south through the southern plains on Monday and become stationary across northwest Texas. Thunderstorms are expected to form across the stationary front. Some of these storms will likely become severe late Monday night through early Tuesday morning with large hail and damaging winds being the main threats.

Rain chances are for an area generally north of Interstate 20 Monday night through Wednesday night.

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The unseasonably warm weather will continue through Sunday, but changes to the weather pattern are in store for next week.

A cold front will arrive into the region by Monday and temperatures will drop to slightly below normal behind it. Highs next week in North Texas will be in the low to mid 80s with lows in the low to mid 60s.

There will be a chance of rain behind the front Monday night through Tuesday night.

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said Grand Prairie has about an eighty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday. Some storms will be capable of producing small hail and gusty winds.

The activity will move from north to south during the day as a cold front moves through bringing much cooler weather.

Friday night’s low is expected to be in the 40s with clear skies.

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Storms are expected to develop along the dryline in west Texas late Saturday evening. This line of storms will approach Grand Prairie in the morning hours of Sunday, and continue moving east across the region throughout the day.

The National Weather Service said strong and severe storms will be possible with this line of storms as it marches across the region.

The greatest threat for severe storms will be east of the Interstate 35 corridor during the afternoon hours on Sunday.

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Grand Prairie could see some strong to severe storms Saturday afternoon as a weak cold front moves through.

The National Weather Service said some of storms that develop along the moving front during the peak heating of the day will be capable of producing large hail and damaging downburst winds.

As the system slowly moves southeast through North Texas, the strong to severe storms will transition into storms that are not quite as strong but are more capable of producing heavy rainfall.

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There is a chance for storms beginning Saturday night and continuing through Sunday. The highest rain chances are during the day on Sunday.

Forecasters with the National Weather service said Friday that severe weather is not expected on Sunday but locally heavy rainfall will be possible.

Monitor future forecasts for any possible changes.

Source: National Weather Service

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for Grand Prairie on Tuesday.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop along and ahead of a slow moving cold front. Storms are expected to develop as early as this morning west of the I-35 corridor and slowly move east and northeast across the region through the afternoon and evening hours. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to produce large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado is also possible.

Be prepared and stay informed of the latest weather information today.

Source: National Weather Service

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said a strong upper level low that sits over northeastern New Mexico will bring abundant gulf moisture to North Texas.

This coupled with a cold front that is expected move into North Texas Tuesday afternoon will give Grand Prairie a good chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. A few severe storms are possible which would produce large hail and damaging winds as well as heavy rain and cloud to ground lightning.

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Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said today that Grand Prairie will see springtime conditions all of this week with lows around 60 degrees and highs in the 70s and lower 80s.

An upper level disturbance will track across Texas late in the week and bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. No severe weather or widespread heavy rainfall is expected, though brief, locally heavy downpours in excess of 1 inch are possible by Friday.

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Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth advised on Sunday that a powerful upper level storm system will impact Grand Prairie Monday through Tuesday. The storm is expected to bring a chance of severe thunderstorms along with a potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

The best chance for severe thunderstorms will be Monday afternoon and Monday night across all of North Texas. Large hail, damaging downburst winds and a few tornadoes will be possible.

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On Friday, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said widespread rain will develop and affect Grand Prairie on Saturday through Sunday morning as an upper level storm system slowly moves across the region.

Rainfall amounts will average 1 to 3 inches across North Central Texas with isolated totals of 4 inches or more possible. Although a few thunderstorms are possible, this event should be a soaking rain that will continue to help replenish area water supplies.

At times, the rainfall may be heavy enough to lead to localized area flooding in low-lying areas, flooding of creeks and streams, or minor river flooding.

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Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said scattered light rain showers are possible ahead of a cold front that will push through Grand Prairie on Thursday.

Behind the cold front, thunderstorms are likely. Some of these storms will have the potential to become severe with damaging winds, large hail and locally heavy rainfall.

After the front passes, temperatures will quickly drop from the 60s and 70s into the 40s and 50s. Winds behind the front are also very strong and gusty. Gusts to 45 mph are expected.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue through Sunday.

Persons in North Texas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and watch for later statements.

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of a strong cold front that will move through Grand Prairie Thursday afternoon.

The hazards associated with these storms include large hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall which may lead to flooding.

Persons in North Texas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and watch for later statements.

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"It’s important for citizens to prepare for severe weather especially in Texas where tornadoes, hail, flash floods, wildfires and even ice storms can hit us hard," said Tonya Hunter, City of Grand Prairie Emergency Management Coordinator. "Just last month areas of city roads flooded after nearly five inches of rainfall. Weather can turn severe quickly, and residents must learn how to protect themselves and their families."

For more information about emergency preparedness, outdoor warning sirens and to register for the city of Grand Prairie’s “Reverse 911” emergency notification system, visit www.gptx.org/disasters.

Source: City of Grand Prairie

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Grand Prairie from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today.

A strong storm system will lift out of the Rockies and over the central and southern plains Monday bringing south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 35 mph to most of North Texas by this afternoon.

The winds will diminish and turn to the west early this evening when a Pacific cold front moves through the area.

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Grand Prairie could receive an inch or more of rain beginning Tuesday as an upper level storm system moves into north Texas.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said heaviest rain is expected to fall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with the rain exiting the region during the day on Wednesday.

All areas of north Texas are expected to receive at least an inch of rainfall from this system. The heaviest rain will affect areas east of I-35, where totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible.

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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued wind advisory for Grand Prairie on Sunday.

Very strong winds and dry air will occur behind a dryline as it moves through North Texas on Sunday. West to southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph will occur with the strongest winds occurring in the afternoon hours.

As the strong westerly winds move into our area this afternoon, some West Texas dust will accompany it. Most of the dust will be in the mid levels of the atmosphere by the time it reaches our area, so visibilities should remain high. However, you may notice the sky turning brown and hazy by the late afternoon hours.

The wind advisory has been issued for most of North Texas from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

In addition, the strong winds and dry air will combine to produce high to extreme fire weather conditions across much of the region. The most critical conditions will occur west of Interstate 35. Avoid all outside burning or welding today, and do not toss lit cigarettes outside.

Source: National Weather Service - Fort Worth

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A powerful upper level low pressure system will move across North Texas Monday through Tuesday and bring periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms to Grand Prairie.

A prolonged rain event is expected to begin Sunday night and continue through the day on Tuesday. Most of the activity is expected to fall as light rain or showers, but isolated thunder storms are possible. Highest rain chances will occur on Monday when Grand Prairie’s chance for rain is 80 to 100 percent. The city could see between 1 to 3 inches of rain from this system.

The rain may mix with snow across the northwest sections of North Texas late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Surface temperatures will remain above freezing and no accumulations of snow are anticipated.

Precipitation chances will end from west to east on Tuesday as the low pressure system exits the region. .

Source: National Weather Service – Fort Worth

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Clear skies, light winds, and very dry polar air in place will result in lows in the 20s with a solid freeze expected across North Texas. Isolated morning lows in the upper teens can't be ruled out across the northeast counties.

South winds however will return in earnest Tuesday afternoon with temperatures warming into the mid 50s to lower 60s. Winds speed may briefly reach 15 to 20 mph across far western North Texas with elevated fire danger conditions possible due to low rainfall totals the past few weeks.

Source: National Weather Service

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