Latest News About NWS Fort Worth/Dallas Office issues forecasts and warnings for 46 counties in North/Central Texas

Fort Worth Office of the National Weather Service is the local authority covering the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area and nearby counties. It covers about 32,000 square miles. More than 9 million residents depend on its forecasts and warnings. Based in north Fort Worth, the office maintains public information through its website and social media. It issues routine forecasts, severe weather warnings, and outreach materials for North Central Texas.