A potent storm system moved into North Texas early Tuesday morning, setting off outdoor warning sirens and leaving behind damage. While the storms have moved east, strong winds and the possibility of wildfires remain for all of North Texas through Tuesday night.
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A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of North Texas, including Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties as well as counties north and east until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Expect winds from 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
The concern is that damaging winds could blow down trees and damage property. Power outages are possible and travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Please secure all outdoor equipment. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Also, small tree limbs could break and cause damage.
The strong winds and dropping relative humidity will elevate the threat of fire danger to much of North Texas. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for areas along/south of I-20 and along/west of Highway 281, in Erath, Comanche and Hamilton counties.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid activities that could cause sparks, such as dragging towing chains, parking on tall grass, tossing cigarette butts onto dry grass or out of moving vehicles. North Texans are also encouraged to forgo burning trash or leaves.