Storm Sightings
Storms expected today across NTX!
Good morning NTX. Late last night the SPC has expanded the (4/5 Red) Moderate Risk for storms, to now include the eastern half of the metro area. 
The rest of NTX is either in a (2/5 Yellow) slight, or (3/5 Orange) Enhanced Risk for storms. These outlooks are not just placed by severity, they are placed where coverage is expected to be anticipated. Regardless of what risk you are under today, you need to stay alert of the weather!
Timing for storms today across the whole region we cover, I’m still saying about 1pm- 11pm. That timing is for all the counties west to east we cover. All types of severe weather will be possible: Large Hail, Damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Flash flooding may also become a problem in some spots as well. We will have to watch for any discreet or rouge cells that fire up this afternoon ahead of the main line of storms. These would be capable of large hail and even a tornado or two. 
Today, make sure you have ways to receive warnings, and weather updates, and review your severe weather safety plan. It’s always good to over prepare. There’s no need to panic however. 
We know severe weather gives many people anxiety. The best thing you can do is prepare, have a plan, and just stay alert 🙂 Fears like that are real, and we get it. You’re not alone. Just be sure you’re alert and ready. Another good way to help with those fears, is by learning about storms, severe weather, and what causes severe weather. Growing up I was terrified of storms to the point I would get sick, and now I’m telling you about them.
Today is a day you need to stay weather alert! There’s no need to panic, just make sure you’re aware of the weather today. And again have ways to receive warnings
Stay tuned to Weather 225 DFW for the latest, or local National Weather service for updates. You can also track the activity on our Free radar right here on the main page of our website. Check our Facebook later for live streaming coverage as well
-JW
10th Tornado Confirmed from the storms on 10/20/19
Another tornado has been added to the total of confirmed tornadoes last Sunday (10/20/19). This latest tornado was confirmed in Collin County earlier today, as the National Weather Service In FortWorth, conducted a survey of Damage located in Allen. Their findings showed an EF-0 Tornado with winds near 80mph, this storm caused some minor damage in parts of Allen. More information will be given as the NWS creates a survey summary. This leaves the total of tornadoes from 10/20/19 to 10! Photos from the NWS Survey team here, Full report of the tornadoes from the 20th via the NWS here
At 12:33am (10/20/19) Weather225 went live to cover the storm as it passed over the Allen/McKinney Area on our Facebook. We noticed an area of rotation over the north eastern Allen area and were monitoring it closely
Here’s the updated look at the tornado count from (10/20/19) and locations
1- EF0 (Wills Point)
2- EF0 (Kaufman)
3- EF0 (Ferris)
4- EF1 (Kaufman)
5- EF1 (Rockwall)
6- EF1 (Rowlett)
7- EF1 (Midlothian)
8- EF2 (Garland)
9- EF3 (Dallas)
10- EF0 (Allen)
The strongest of the 10 tornadoes occurred over northern Dallas and parts of Richardson as an EF-3 with 140mph winds. This storm caused considerable damage across portions of north Dallas, including areas along Preston Rd, Forest Ln, Royal Ln, Inwood, and US-75 as it crossed and then turned north and east into parts of Richardson, impacting areas around Texas Instruments and Restland Rd, and S Greenville Ave. 
If you were affected by the storms on Sunday here’s a list of resources from the United Way of Dallas here
Some ways you can help those affected by these storms, are by donating to the North Texas Food Bank here or by donating to the Community Foundation of Texas here.
Stay tuned to weather 225 for any updates. And we’d like to thank all who trust and stay tuned to Weather225 During any weather event!
9 Confirmed Tornadoes across the Dallas area on Sunday! (10/20/19 storms)
As of this afternoon (10/22/19) the National Weather Service In FortWorth has confirmed a total of 9 tornadoes across the Dallas metro area, from Sunday nights storms. This total has gone up since yesterday’s assessments of the damage across the area. 
Here’s a quick look at the tornadoes confirmed so far
1- EF0 (Wills Point)
2- EF0 (Kaufman)
3- EF0 (Ferris)
4- EF1 (Kaufman)
5- EF1 (#Rockwall)
6- EF1 (#Rowlett)
7- EF1 (Midlothian)
8- EF2 (#Garland)
9- EF3 (#Dallas)
The biggest of the 9 tornadoes occurred over northern Dallas around the areas south of 635, and along 75 across areas between Forest Ln, and Royal Ln. This tornado was ranked as an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140mph! 
There’s still many areas without power, as well as roads closed due to clean up across the north Dallas area. Tornado rankings are determined by damage and estimated wind speeds from the damage. After the National Weather Service surveys the damage, they then will give a tornado a strength ranking of “EF”. The EF stands for “Enhanced Fujita Scale”. The scale is shown bellow.
EF-0 (65-85mph), EF-1 (86-110mph), EF-2 (111-135mph), EF-3 (136-165mph), EF-4 (166-200mph), EF-5 (200+mph).
At this time the National Weather Service is still conducting surveys and investigating a few other damage spots as well, so depending on their further findings, this count may go up once again. Thankfully after this severe weather outbreak across the area, we are fortunate to have passed the night with no fatalities. 
Yesterday the National Weather Service in Amarillo posted an image of the Dallas Tornado’s Track and measurement, compared to Amarillo’s size and what that would look like if it occurred in their city. 
In addition to these confirmed tornadoes, there were also a handful of wind damage and hail reports across the area as well
Stay tuned with Weather225.com for the latest!
-JW
Thanksgiving Forecast!
Good Evening NTX, this is a quick forecast update for this week. Starting Tuesday a cold front is expected to push into the region with highs in the 60s and 70s and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday Highs will be near 59 across the region with mostly clear skies. Thanksgiving day expect very pleasant weather with highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s with clear skies!
Early Friday morning as shoppers head out for Black Friday expect lows in the mid to upper 40s and lower 50s. So you’ll want a jacket before you head out. Enjoy the rest of your week, and Thanksgiving!