Overview
A few severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible Thursday evening into Friday morning. The highest severe weather threat will be west of I-35..
- Scattered storms are expected to develop over Western North Texas Thursday evening.
- The initial storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a low tornado threat.
- A cold front will move through Thursday night with a broken line of storms expected along the front. Hail will be the primary threat overnight.
- By the time the storms move east of the I-35/35E corridor early Friday morning, the storms will be weaker with only a threat of isolated strong wind gusts and small hail.
- Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue across our East Texas counties Friday morning into early Friday afternoon. This activity is not expected to be severe.
Remember, there is a difference between a watch and a warning
ABOUT THE OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM
The outdoor warning siren system is activated by the City of University Park in the event of tornados, high winds, or other emergencies. Learn More
Here are some safety measures to take during a tornado warning, depending upon your location:
- Go into a building and find a safe room or designated Tornado Shelter Areas
- If a designated space is not available:
- Go to the lowest possible level in a building
- Move away from glass windows, exterior walls and doors
- Move to hallways that are at the center or most interior part of the building
- Move to restrooms without an exterior wall
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.