Severe storms could bring large hail, damaging winds to Central Texas, NWS says
Central Texans should brace themselves for severe weather as soon as this afternoon and throughout the next couple of days, the National Weather Service says.
According to the agency, isolated and scattered storms are forecast for at least the next four days. Severe weather is expected to begin early Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning, with the possibility of large hail and damaging winds.
"Can't rule out a tornado or two (and) locally heavy rain could lead to flooding," the NWS stated on its website.
UPDATE - Today's severe storm threat has been upgraded again for all of Central Texas.
Level 2/5 risk for all of us, 3/5 risk now in the western Hill Country. Hail & damaging winds are still the main threats, but an isolated tornado is possible #atxwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/NWANaGjgAi— Avery Tomasco (@averytomascowx) May 1, 2024
The severe weather follows a series of storms last week that brought 12 tornadoes to Central Texas and East Texas.
Low to medium chances for showers and thunderstorms continue through the weekend but will be of low impact, according to the NWS office in Austin-San Antonio. Sunny and humid conditions will return Monday through the middle of next week.
What's the difference between a warning and watch?
Whether severe storms, flooding or tornadoes, it's essential to know the difference between a watch and a warning.
Weather watch: The weather condition is possible and residents should be alert.
Weather warning: The weather condition has been spotted or indicated on weather radar, and residents should seek shelter immediately.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Severe storms could bring large hail, damaging winds to Central Texas
