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Alerts

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Temp

66°F

Feels 66°

Wind

N 0

No gusts

Humidity

83%

Dew pt 61°

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Current conditions · DFW Metroplex

Storm environment right now

Live from the National Weather Service observation at Dallas Love Field. Always follow official NWS warnings first.

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Temp

66°F

Feels 66°

Wind

N 0

No gusts

Dew Point

61°

83% humidity

Humidity

83%

Dew pt 61°

Visibility

10 mi

Clear

Pressure

29.96" Hg

Steady

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Active alerts

Storm alerts for North Texas

Warnings mean act now. Watches mean be ready. Advisories mean stay aware.

advisory

Air Quality Alert

Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Hood; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone…

Issued 2:19 PM · Expires 5:30 PM

Damage categories

What storms damage in DFW

Hail and straight-line wind rarely damage only a roof. Walk every category before you close a claim.

Roofs

Hail bruising, creased shingles, lifted ridge caps.

Vehicles

Hail dents, glass breaks, flood-water intrusion.

Trees

Split trunks, hanging limbs, uprooted canopies.

Fences

Leaning panels, snapped posts, blown-out sections.

Windows

Cracked panes, broken seals, screen and frame damage.

Gutters

Dented troughs, detached downspouts, pulled fascia.

Siding

Cracked vinyl, chipped brick mortar, punctured panels.

Water Damage

Ceiling stains, saturated insulation, hidden mold.

HVAC

Flattened condenser fins, bent coils, hail-struck units.

Electrical

Surge damage, downed service masts, meter can strikes.

Pools

Debris fill, cracked tile, pump and heater damage.

Solar

Fractured panels, hail micro-cracks, racking movement.

Landscaping

Shredded plantings, washed-out beds, hardscape damage.

Personal Property

Patio furniture, electronics, contents losses.

Commercial Property

Flat roofs, HVAC curbs, signage and fleet damage.

Claims education

How a storm claim actually works

You control your claim. Understanding the sequence keeps you from being rushed into decisions.

  1. 01

    Document before you call

    Photograph every elevation, every room, and every vehicle. Timestamped photos and video beat memory in every claim conversation.

  2. 02

    Report the loss yourself

    You — not a contractor — should open the claim with your carrier. Record the claim number, adjuster name and direct phone line.

  3. 03

    Understand your policy

    Know your wind/hail deductible, whether you carry RCV or ACV coverage, and any roof-age or cosmetic-damage endorsement.

  4. 04

    Get independent estimates

    Compare the adjuster's scope line-by-line with a licensed contractor's estimate. Ask about supplements for missed items.

  5. 05

    Never sign what you don't understand

    Avoid contingency contracts, AOB forms and 'we'll waive your deductible' offers. Waiving a deductible is insurance fraud in Texas.

Document your damage

Photo & video damage documentation

Build a dated, organized record of your loss before cleanup starts. Your evidence is the strongest part of your claim.

  • Wide shot of each elevation, then close-ups of every impact point.
  • Slow narrated video walking the property and each vehicle.
  • Keep originals — never send only screenshots or compressed copies.
Start a damage record

Documentation checklist

Date, time and address of the storm event
Every roof slope, plus gutters and downspouts
All four sides of each vehicle in daylight
Interior ceilings, walls and attic insulation
Fences, trees, HVAC unit, pool and solar array
Receipts for tarps, board-ups and emergency work

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Signed pledge: never waive or absorb deductibles

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Consumer education

Before, during and after the storm

Most storm losses get worse because of what happens in the first 48 hours. Here's the short version.

Before the storm

  • Photograph your roof, siding and vehicles now — a clean 'before' set is your strongest evidence.
  • Store your policy number, deductible and carrier claim line offline.
  • Park under cover, secure patio furniture and trim weak limbs early in the season.

During the storm

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
  • Never shelter in a vehicle or under an overpass during a tornado warning.
  • Keep a charged phone and a battery radio; sirens are outdoor warning only.

After the storm

  • Photograph damage before any cleanup or temporary repairs.
  • Make only reasonable emergency repairs and keep every receipt.
  • Verify anyone who knocks on your door before letting them on your roof.
Read the full consumer guides

Scam warnings

Storm-chaser red flags

After every DFW hail event, out-of-town crews arrive within hours. These are the patterns that cost homeowners the most.

Door-knockers with out-of-state plates

Storm chasers follow hail swaths, sell jobs fast and leave before the warranty matters. Ask for a Texas address and years in DFW.

"We'll waive your deductible"

It's illegal in Texas. If a company offers it, they're prepared to commit fraud in your name.

Big deposits up front

Reputable contractors bill at material delivery and completion — not thousands of dollars before a truck ever arrives.

Contingency contracts on the hood of a truck

Signing an 'inspection authorization' can bind you to a contractor for the entire claim. Read every line first.

Unlicensed public adjusters

Public adjusters must be licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Verify the license number before signing anything.

Pressure to decide today

Real damage is still there tomorrow. Urgency is a sales tactic, not a roof condition.

Recent DFW storm reports

What has already hit the metroplex

Official local storm reports, pulled live from the National Weather Service.

Real hail, wind and tornado reports from the National Weather Service are on the Hail Map.