Tropical Storm Wind Watch In Effect For Parts Of North Texas

The national weather service in fort worth has issued a tropical storm wind watch for central and northern parts of north Texas.
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons along and west of a bowie to stephenville line, which includes the dallas fort worth metro area.
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas along and east of a bonham to terrell to cameron line on Saturday and Sunday.
An inland tropical storm watch means winds of 39 to 73 mph are expected due to ike on Saturday and early Sunday.
Due to the windy conditions expected, light-weight objects such as trash cans and lawn chairs should be secured, as they can easily become projectiles in high winds. Power outages may be possible, so have flashlights, batteries, a full tank of gas, cash, bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand just in case.
As ike moves north over east Texas, sustained winds from 35 to 45 mph will occur for several hours, with higher gusts. Wind gusts to in excess of 50 mph will be possible along and west of a bowie to stephenville line, including the dallas fort worth metro area.  These high winds may result in power outages and damage to some structures and outdoor property.
Storm total rainfall amounts from 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher totals will be possible east of a bonham to kaufman to cameron line on Saturday and Sunday.