Texas, the central Gulf Coast and the Southeast Plains will be affected this weekend by a cold front that could bring the risk of strong winds and heavy rain. Snow will also fall over the Northern Plains and parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Cold mornings are expected this weekend as lows drop into the 20s and 30s throughout much of the region. If you've got sensitive plants, make sure to protect them by covering them or bringing them in! #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/MK7H9aLuPO
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) March 17, 2023
The National Weather Service warned of a possibility of wind gusts up to 70 mph. Temperatures will drop Friday night and are forecast to potentially drop in parts of North Texas. This area is under an increased risk for severe thunderstorms along with parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Damage in Texas
Thunderstorms and high winds caused damage to some facilities Thursday in Texas. Images posted on social media showed darkening skies as the storm system moved through the center of the state.
9 PM Radar Update - The severe threat continues across Central TX tonight as the cold front pushes south and east. Large hail and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph remain possible with the warned storms. #dfwwx #ctwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/Vn3ERCik82
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) March 17, 2023
Shows de Relámpagos cerca de Kyle, Texas, #US. (17.03.2023). #Crazy #Lightning #Storm #Austin #ufo #zabedrosky #ovni #Thunderstorm
By: Mary N Halenza ✓. pic.twitter.com/0aIs8iHfb7
— ⚠️Alerta Climáticaᵘᶠᵒ (@deZabedrosky) March 17, 2023
In Irving, Texas, an automobile dealership was destroyed due to the force of the wind gusts. The intensity of the winds caused part of the establishment’s roof to fall to the ground.
🚨VIDEO: Storm damage in Irving, Texaspic.twitter.com/LtKTSbTGTH
— Breaking News (@NewsJunkieBreak) March 17, 2023
A tornado and hail were the main causes for alarm on social media, where users shared images that confirmed the National Weather Service’s warnings.
STORM VIDEO: Hail is quickly coming down off Texas State Highway 183 and Esters Road in Irving. Tune in to @FOX4 News for the latest. pic.twitter.com/Q0ZOjGh4dY
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) March 16, 2023
Supercell west of Maypearl, Texas earlier this evening. This storm would eventually go #tornado warned but mainly a large hail producer @accuweather pic.twitter.com/wpwRw5XE8D
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) March 17, 2023
Granizo grande en zonas de Mineral Wells, Texas, #US. (16.03.2023). #Storm #Hails #Hail #Hailstorm #zabedrosky #Tormenta #Granizada pic.twitter.com/Or0xQ3Qio5
— ⚠️Alerta Climáticaᵘᶠᵒ (@deZabedrosky) March 17, 2023