Tornadoes are expected to touch down in parts of the U.S. South on Friday, from northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma into western and central Arkansas.

Several rounds of rain are in the Friday forecast across North Texas, with tornado chances increasing later in the day.

Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared as the National Weather Service issues warnings for a volatile afternoon and evening.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlook for Wednesday confirms an enhanced risk area stretching from extreme northeast Texas and northern Louisiana through Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and into Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and western Ohio.

It is expected to be an active weather day for North Texas. FOX 4 Meteorologist Evan Andrews tells us when storms are set to roll in.

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Newton County until 4:15 p.m.

According to the FOX 4 Weather Team, the forecast called for up to egg-sized hail and 60 mph winds. That all stayed west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As the severe weather hit North Texas, many flights to both DFW Airport and Love Field Airport were canceled or delayed.

CBS News Texas Live. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for some North Texas counties Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued the watch for Jack, Wise, Cooke, Gr