Snow, freezing rain and rain are underway in the southern Plains as a potent winter storm strengthens Thursday.

Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day in southeast Texas. Heavy rain will begin to move in midday with the heaviest rain expected later this afternoon into the evening. Models are showing 2 to 4 inches of rain possible in total and the highest amounts will likely be close to the coast.

The winter weather is expected to be more intense in North Texas as Dallas residents could see their biggest snowstorm in more than a decade. FOX's Kennedy Hayes is in Arlington with how the area is fairing.

Snow and ice and snow are accumulating on bridges and overpasses of major highways, according to TxDOT. Motorists should drive with caution and expect traffic delays.