Severe Thunderstorm Watch

The US National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for Carrollton as of 6:15 p.m.

A significant wind event is expected to impact Carrollton tonight, June 8, between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Damaging winds over 80 mph are the primary threat, with large hail and isolated spin-up tornadoes also possible. Review the following reminders to stay safe and help keep our community secure:

Trash and Recycling Bins:

Residents with Monday solid waste collection are asked to secure trash and recycling carts before tonight's storm. To reduce debris hazards, please wait until after the storm passes (expected around 2AM) before setting out bins or bulk items. Monday solid waste collection is currently expected to proceed as scheduled; the City will update residents if there are any changes.

Outdoor Items:

Secure all outdoor items, including patio furniture, decorations, and sports equipment, to prevent them from becoming wind-borne hazards. Write your home address on your trash and recycling carts to assist in recovering them if they blow away.

Emergency Notifications:

Sign up for Carrollton's emergency alerts at carrolltonalert.com to stay informed of any urgent weather-related updates. If possible, keep a weather radio nearby to receive real-time warnings. Updates are also provided on the City of Carrollton's social media channels.

Outdoor Warning Sirens:

Carrollton's 26 Outdoor Warning Sirens (OWS) are designed to alert people who are outdoors of immediate threats, including severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, or other dangers. They are not intended to be heard indoors.

Power Outages:

Power restoration and updates are handled by Oncor and CoServ. For Oncor, call 888-313-4747, text OUT to 66267, use the MyOncor app, or visit stormcenter.oncor.com. For CoServ, text OUT to 855-938-3496 or visit CoServ.com/OutageMap for information.

Residents are reminded to take all necessary precautions to stay safe during this severe weather event.