Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana Face Giant Hail and 60 to 85 mph Wind Gusts Near Dallas, Shreveport and Little Rock Monday May 11 This Afternoon and Evening

DALLAS, Texas — Giant hail and wind gusts of 60 to 85 mph are on the table for Central and North Texas this afternoon and evening, Monday, May 11, 2026, with the highest hail probability zone centered directly over Dallas and extending eastward toward Shreveport, Louisiana.

Hail larger than 2 inches in diameter is possible near Dallas today, and the threat stretches across a broad zone covering parts of Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Hail Probability Breakdown

The hail probability map updated at 3:38 AM ET Monday, May 10 shows the following risk levels across the region:

• The highest probability zone, shown in red on the map, is centered over Dallas, Texas, where the chance of 2 inch plus hail is at the 60 percent level, meaning giant hail capable of destroying vehicles, breaking windows and causing serious roof damage is a very real threat this afternoon.
• Shreveport, Louisiana falls within the yellow zone indicating a 30 to 45 percent probability of 2 inch plus hail, putting tens of thousands of residents at risk of significant hail damage this afternoon and evening.
• Little Rock, Arkansas sits on the eastern edge of the elevated hail probability zone, with a 15 to 30 percent chance of 2 inch plus hail during the afternoon and evening hours.
• A broader 5 to 15 percent probability zone extends across much of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, meaning isolated giant hail is possible well outside the core threat area.

Wind Gust Threat in Central and North Texas

In addition to giant hail, wind gusts of 60 to 85 mph are possible across Central and North Texas this afternoon and evening:

• Wind gusts of 60 to 85 mph are strong enough to snap trees, down power lines, flip unsecured objects and cause significant structural damage to homes and buildings across Central and North Texas.
• These wind speeds are comparable to a weak tornado in terms of the damage they can cause to poorly constructed structures, mobile homes and vehicles.
• Dallas faces the combined threat of both giant hail and 60 to 85 mph wind gusts simultaneously this afternoon, making this an extremely dangerous storm event for the metro area.

What Giant Hail Can Do

Hail reaching 2 inches in diameter is roughly the size of a baseball and falls at speeds that can cause catastrophic damage within minutes:

• Vehicles left outside during a 2 inch plus hail event will sustain serious dents, broken glass and potentially totaled roofs within a matter of minutes.
• Roofs, skylights, solar panels and outdoor air conditioning units are all highly vulnerable to 2 inch plus hail across the Dallas area this afternoon.
• Move all vehicles into a garage or covered structure immediately if you are in or near Dallas, Shreveport or Little Rock before storms arrive this afternoon.

Timing and Safety Actions

Storms are expected to develop and intensify across Central and North Texas this afternoon and push eastward toward Shreveport and Little Rock through the evening hours of Monday, May 11:

• Do not wait for warnings to be issued before moving vehicles to covered shelter. Hail this size can fall with very little lead time once a storm becomes severe.
• Stay indoors and away from windows throughout the afternoon and evening if you are in Dallas, Shreveport or Little Rock.
• Monitor local weather alerts continuously through the evening as storm intensity and track may shift.

WaldronNews.com will continue tracking giant hail probabilities and 60 to 85 mph wind gust threats across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana including Dallas, Shreveport and Little Rock and will provide updates as storm timing and hail reports develop through Monday, May 11 evening.