Severe weather information [March 2]

[March 2, 2023 at 7:45 p.m.] Thunderstorms with high winds and rain are lessening. The potential for severe weather continues. Stay alert.

[March 2, 2023 at 6:50 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for S. Dallas Co until 7pm. Seek shelter until all clear

[March 2, 2023 at 6:32 p.m.] Sirens are warning of high wind speeds of 80+mph as storm approaches. Stay inside.

[March 2, 2023 at Noon] Widespread severe weather is expected Thursday afternoon and evening with large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A couple of tornadoes could be strong. 

Overview

• A Pacific cold front will move through late this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms will develop primarily along or just ahead of the front. Storms will have the potential to produce large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. 
• The greatest severe weather threat exists along and east of the I-35/I-35W corridor. 
• Storms will develop into a fast moving squall line as they reach the I-35 corridor (around 6 pm Thursday), and the primary threats with the line will be damaging winds in excess of 70 mph and embedded tornadoes.
• Heavy rainfall is possible across Northeast Texas and may result in minor flooding, especially in low-lying and flood prone areas.
• Windy conditions will develop behind the front late this afternoon and evening and continue into early Friday morning. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible behind the front across all of North and Central Texas. 
• Elevated fire weather conditions are likely across far western North Texas between 4pm and 8pm Thursday.

If a tornado is sighted near campus, SMU will activate our alert systems and sirens in coordination with the City of University Park.

Remember, there is a difference between a watch and a warning.

On-campus residents who need additional information or support should contact an area desk at Virginia-Snider (214-768-2230) or Armstrong at (214-768-5062) or contact the on-call staff.