Thunderstorms moved across North Texas Monday evening after Dallas-Fort Worth’s main gauge recorded 67 consecutive days without measurable rain; it remained uncertain whether the official reading would rise above zero and end the streak.
The National Weather Service reported storms in Grayson and Fannin counties, with the strongest hail signature centered over Howe as the storm moved northeast at about 5 mph. In recent days, Arlington airport recorded a 44 mph gust, while parts of Johnson County received 1–3 inches of rain in a short time, raising concerns about fast-rising water near the Nolan River, Buffalo Creek and nearby low-water crossings.
The article says extended dry spells can dry soils, strain lawns and crops, increase wildfire risk and pressure water supplies; hardened ground may absorb rain slowly and raise flash-flood risk. Forecasters expected highs to fall into the lower 90s after many days of triple-digit heat. Motorists were told to avoid flooded roads.
