Risk of Increased Wildfires, Severe Storms Thursday

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For the second time this week, North Texans are facing the possibility of large hail with another round of severe storm potential on Thursday.

Warm, dry, and windy conditions during the day Thursday will make for an elevated to near-critical concern for wildfires in western counties, The National Weather Service said. Outdoor burning and any outdoor activities that have the potential for grass fires should be avoided.

Later Thursday, a storm system will approach from the west and result in thunderstorm development in North Texas.

NBC 5 Senior Meteorologist David Finfrock says storms will be more likely late Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours in areas to the east and northeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, a setup similar to what forecast models predicted before Monday’s storms.

Storm development is more likely before sunset. A few storms may become strong to severe between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Damaging wind gusts and hail — quarter-sized or larger — will be the greatest threats.

A cold front will quickly push the storms out of North Texas late Thursday night, followed by falling temperatures. Friday morning will dip into the mid-40s. Friday will be cool and breezy, but warmer weather will return for the weekend with highs back in the 70s.

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Another storm system will arrive on Monday with what appears to be the best chance for widespread beneficial rain.