North Texas is bracing for multiple rounds of severe weather through the weekend, with threats of damaging winds, large hail and a low tornado risk as a stalled front moves into the region.

The day started relatively quiet, with a 20-30% chance of scattered showers between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office. Storm activity started to increase in several areas of North Texas during the early evening hours.

A line of widespread storms will accompany a cold front Saturday afternoon, sending rain, hail and damaging winds into South Texas.

A powerful cold front is expected to move through the area on Saturday, bringing an increased chance of damaging gusts, flooding downpours, and even some small hail.

Large portions of the central United States are on the lookout for serious storms Friday, which could include dangerous hail and wind, along with potential tornadoes. The most severe weather is possible in seven states,