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Storms Brewing This Weekend

National Weather Service Prediction Of Affected Areas on Saturday
National Weather Service, Ft. Worth
National Weather Service Prediction Of Affected Areas on Saturday

A severe weather system is expected to reach Northeast Texas late this weekend, bringing the potential for strong storms and heavy rainfall.

According to the National Weather Service in Ft. Worth, The worst of the severe weather is expected to be across parts of Oklahoma and Kansas. In North Texas, severe storms will be possible very late Saturday night into Sunday. The highest rain chances for North Texas will be during the day Sunday. High winds could also be an issue, and a Wind Advisory is in effect Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Expect sustained winds exceeding 25 MPH, and some winds gusts as high as 40 MPH on Saturday.

KETR is keeping a very close eye on this developing weather, and will bring you updated forecasts through the weekend, and live severe weather coverage if necessary.

 

Born in Dallas, Texas, Matt moved to the Sulphur Springs area in 1990 and settled in Commerce shortly thereafter. Having dreamed of working in radio since childhood, he began working at KETR while taking Radio-Television courses at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1993. Matt has transitioned from a part-time worker and pupil of KETR, to the station’s Chief Announcer/Producer and supervisor of student broadcasters. A familiar voice of 88-9 KETR, Matt has hosted such shows as The Late Nite Lion, and can currently be heard as host of Notably Texan.