NORTH TEXAS – Welp. The storm season isn’t done with us yet, even when our storm chances are only isolated and there aren’t any major markers for activity.

The remnants of a storm system to the west overnight sparked new storm development in North Texas on Saturday morning, and we had a few isolated severe storms Saturday afternoon in North Texas. There was a “mini microburst” around 1 p.m. that produced 70-80 mph winds in Irving and damaged the Irving Police Department’s northern station. It’s barely discernable on radar – looking like nothing more than some gusty winds – but sure enough the damage was done. 

That storm tracked east/southeast, but another storm behind it tracked farther southeast into Kaufman and eventually Henderson and Anderson counties, producing some moderate to large size hail. (reports of tennis ball to baseball size hail in Malakoff).

All of this activity is moving east Saturday night, and I do not anticipate storms or a severe threat overnight. In fact, most of Sunday looks good too.

I’ve got isolated storm chances in the afternoon, but I’m more concerned about what we might see heading late Sunday night into Monday morning.

While I don’t believe this warrants a weather alert just yet, we’ll have to watch out for storms approaching from West Texas late in the evening.

I think these storms will be moving into our western counties between 10 p.m. and midnight Sunday into Monday.

As these storms get closer to North Texas, they’re expected to move into a more capped environment and weaken. But with all the rain we’ve had, the flooding threat will certainly be there. And if these storms don’t weaken, then a wind and hail threat would be there too.

If this does in fact materialize, we’ll have to watch to see if the atmosphere is worked over enough to limit storm activity into Monday. For now, short-range models are suggesting we could see more storm development around that initial overnight round.

For now, I have rain chances highest overnight Sunday into early Monday. By Tuesday, the rain/storm chances drop to 20%. It will be warm and windy Tuesday, and the heat stays on through the end of the week and into next weekend.

Things have been looking up for the Miami Marlins.

After a disastrous start to the season, Miami finished May with a winning record thanks to taking down the Texas Rangers 8-2 last night in loanDepot Park. Even better, they did it behind a good start from Sixto Sánchez, who didn’t allow a first-inning run for the first time this season.  

Lefty Ryan Weathers (3-4, 3.16) gets the call for the middle game of the series, with Texas countering with veteran Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 3.35 ERA).  

Here’s how Miami will line up for the contest:

CF Jazz Chisholm Jr.
DH Bryan De La Cruz
1B Josh Bell
RF Jesús Sánchez
3B Jake Burger
LF Nick Gordon
SS Tim Anderson
2B Otto Lopez
C Nick Fortes

Weathers is coming off of a great May, a month where he had five quality starts and finished with a 1.91 ERA, including eight scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers and six scoreless against the other half of last season’s World Series matchup, the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s never faced Texas as a starter, however, although several Rangers have at-bats off of him in their careers owing to his time with the San Diego Padres: Corey Seager is 3-10 with a homer and Nate Lowe is 2-4 with two RBI. 

Here is the Rangers lineup:

2B Marcus Semien
SS Corey Seager
DH Robbie Grossman
RF Adolis García
1B Ezequiel Duran
LF Wyatt Langford
3B Josh Smith
CF Leody Taveras
C Andrew Knizner

Lorenzen’s been valuable rotation depth to a Rangers squad that seemingly has an entire rotation on the injured list. He’s also familiar with Miami, owing to his time in the division while a member of the Philadelphia Phillies last season. He started against the Marlins on August 3rd, going eight innings with two runs allowed on eight hits in a 4-2 Phillies victory in Miami. 

First pitch for this afternoon’s matchup is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, and there’s a full suite of broadcast options: In-market, the Marlins broadcast is on Bally Sports Florida and the Rangers are on Bally Sports Southwest. For audio, the Miami broadcast is available on Fox Sports 940AM (WINZ) and WAQI 710, while Texas is on 105.3 The Fan and KFLC 1270. 

FEMA representatives have been canvassing areas of Texas hammered by tornadoes and intense storms in recent weeks.

“We’re on the ground and we’re trying to meet people where they are,” said Nikki Gaskins Campbell, a FEMA spokesperson. “We have crews going door to door in the most affected areas to find out exactly what the needs are and to help them register if they in fact need to do so for disaster assistance.”

The storms triggered a federal disaster declaration, which unlocks FEMA programs designed to help state and local governments remove debris and repair infrastructure such as roads and bridges.

In designated counties, it also allows for “individual assistance” to help people get back on their feet.

Where are residents eligible for assistance ?

Disaster 4781 covers storm damage dating back to April 26 in more than 20 Texas counties, including Denton, Collin, Cooke, Montague and Henderson counties in North Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that his request for individual assistance for Austin, Coryell, Dallas, Ellis, Falls, Hockley, Kaufman, Leon, Navarro and Smith counties remains under FEMA review.

How should damage be reported?

The state encourages Texans to report storm damage using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool at damage.tdem.texas.gov. Those reports help determine whether areas meet the thresholds for federal disaster assistance.

As officials document damage, additional counties could be added to those eligible for assistance.

Anyone who suffered damage should document it by taking pictures, saving receipts and notifying their county emergency management officials.

What is eligible for reimbursement?

Residents can receive help repairing uninsured storm damage to their homes, and a host of other costs are potentially eligible for reimbursement through FEMA programs, from a chainsaw for tackling fallen trees to a generator to keep medical equipment running.

Individuals who qualify for FEMA assistance can get money for water, food, prescriptions, baby formula, diapers and other items.

FEMA also provides funding to pay for hotel rooms or cover rent if a disaster prevents someone from staying in their own home. Individuals can seek funding to cover child care expenses incurred because of a disaster and to repair or replace damaged vehicles.

The cost of moving and storing personal property to prevent further damage also can be covered.

What isn’t eligible?

Claims for damage involving primary residences are allowed, but vacation homes are not covered.

Damage covered by insurance also isn’t eligible for FEMA aid.

“Your insurance is always going to be your first line of defense,” Campbell said. “FEMA is not going to duplicate payments.”

FEMA has typically not covered the cost of spoiled food from a power outage, but there is assistance that can provide for essential needs such as food.

Like the IRS, any FEMA payments can be subject to an audit and lying on an application for assistance can bring consequences.

Manage expectations

Federal disaster assistance is designed to be supplemental, so applicants should manage expectations.

“We are here to assist survivors who live in those designated counties and suffered damage to their primary residence as a direct result of the storms,” Campbell said. “But FEMA assistance usually isn’t enough to make you whole.”

Grant amounts can vary widely, but the average is about $5,000 to $8,000. That money does not have to be repaid.

How do I register for assistance?

Affected residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the agency’s helpline at 800-621-3362.

“We just encourage people to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible so they can try to start the road to recovery and get back to some sense of normalcy,” Campbell said.

She said applicants will typically hear back within seven to 14 days, and a FEMA representative might visit the residence to document the damage.

Campbell urged people to beware of bad actors seeking to exploit a terrible situation. A FEMA representative isn’t going to ask for money, for example.

“We encourage people to be cautious,” Campbell said.

How fast can I get my money?

If all required information is submitted correctly, money can come through in a matter of days and be delivered via direct deposit or paper check.

Campbell said the goal is to act quickly.

“Our hearts and prayers certainly go out to all of those survivors who suffered huge losses in this disaster,” she said.