A strong storm system will intensify, bringing a dryline and a cold front to North Texas. As this system interacts with the warm, moist air from the Gulf, thunderstorms will become more widespread. The storms could bring heavy rainfall, large hail, and strong winds, and a tornado threat.

A watch is often issued several hours in advance of storms developing. It means the ingredients are expected to be in place later in the day for severe storms. A warning means all the ingredients are in place, and a severe storm is occurring or imminent. A watch means to be ready, while a warning means act now.