A slow moving weather system brought a deluge of rain to parts of North Texas Tuesday evening, slowing the rush hour commute, drenching roadways and delaying the start of pop star Kesha’s nighttime concert.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Tuesday for parts of Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties as the system made its way through the region. Urban and small stream flooding is possible after heavy rainfall. The advisory is in effect until 9 p.m.
A flash flood warning was also issued until 8:15 p.m. for the northern portion of Dallas County, where 1-2 inches of rain had already fallen as of 6:15 p.m.
Areas in southern Dallas County, including Duncanville, DeSoto and Cedar Hill, were also under the flash flood warning but it was cancelled after the storm cell in that region weakened significantly, according to the National Weather Service.
In a separate post on X by the Dallas Emergency Management & Crisis Response, the warning for the county is set until 11 p.m.
An additional 1-2 inches were expected to fall for the area under the warning.
The National Weather Service has also issued a flash flood warning for parts of Tarrant County, including Arlington, until 11 p.m.
Wet weather slows evening commuters
Evening rush hour commuters in parts of central and northern Dallas faced gridlock on the Dallas North Tollway and other roadways as the storm trekked through the region.
The Dallas North Tollway, a major north-south throughfare in the area, was reportedly experiencing flooding Tuesday evening during the height of the evening rush hour commute.
Authorities also reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. multiple stalled vehicles in high standing water at Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard.
An SUV at Lake June Road and Highway 175 also had to be towed after it became stuck in muddy debris water, according to dispatch reports. No injuries were reported in either incident.
In Mesquite, motorists encountered flooded roadways near Military Parkway and Rodeo Center Boulevard, according to video shared on social media. Motorists on Interstate 30 at Hampton Road also reported slow traffic as a result of the heavy rain.
Kesha concert delayed
Officials at Dos Equis Pavilion posted on social media that the stormy weather would delay door entry times for fans hoping to attend the Kesha concert.
The singer had expected to take the stage at 7 p.m. but venue officials said fans should shelter inside the venue or their vehicles until the storm had passed. Patrons were urged to monitor the arena’s social media for updates.
Promotors ultimately decided to cancel the Tuesday concert and reschedule it for Wednesday. Fans were told to hang on to their tickets for admission to the concert.
Rainy July so far
The storms were expected to bring the most rain North Texas has seen so far this month, with some estimates originally forecasting up to an inch of water at DFW International Airport. Rainfall totals often vary significantly with scattered storms, making more water possible.
The chance of rain for the metro area is expected to drop Tuesday night, before rising again Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday’s showers are expected to be the last for several days to affect the entire region, making way for a sunnier weekend.
The temperature is also forecast to climb some once the rain clouds clear out. Tuesday and Wednesday will see highs in the lower 90s, while Thursday’s high is forecast to jump up to 95.
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The latest Dallas forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
TUESDAY: Sun, clouds and warm with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 90. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Sun, clouds and very warm with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 76. High: 92. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
THURSDAY: Sun, clouds and hot. Low: 77. High: 95. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
FRIDAY: Sun and clouds and hot. Low: 77. High: 95. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
SATURDAY: Sun, clouds and hot with a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Low: 77. High: 95. Wind: S 10-15 mph.