Storms are expected to start forming to the north and west of Dallas-Fort Worth between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today, according to the forecast, and move closer to the I-35 corridor by 10 p.m. The main threat is damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph, which the forecast says could cause damage similar to a weak tornado. Large hail up to the size of a quarter and localized flooding are also possible.
The forecast says the rain should leave the immediate Metroplex by 4 a.m. Voters in eastern and southeastern counties, including areas stretching into East Texas, may still see rain when polls open around 7 a.m. The forecast suggests voters in eastern areas consider waiting until the afternoon to vote, since the region is expected to dry out quickly after the cold front passes.
Temperatures are forecast to fall from a high of 85 degrees today to about 73 degrees behind the front. Northwest winds of up to 25 mph are expected after the storms. The rest of the week is forecast to be comfortable, with highs in the 70s and mostly dry weather, though there is a low chance of rain along the Red River on Thursday.