Scattered storms possible later today
Isolated to scattered storms will be possible over the next 48 hours before it’s back to the summer-like heat & dryness. -Kristen Currie Isolated to scattered storms are expected over the next 48 hours before temperatures return to summer-like heat and dryness. A level 1 to 2 out 5 severe risk is in place for today, with the highest threat for damaging winds and large hail being in the Hill Country. Rain chances are expected to remain elevated on Wednesday before decreasing on Thursday and Friday, but with drier weather taking over Thursday and beyond, the heat will return. The National Weather Service has kept a preliminary tally of tornado, hail and severe wind reports for the nation since the start of the year. Despite this, Texas has seen an active spring weather season, with total tornadoes reported through May and total severe hail reports reaching 799. The largest hailstone recorded in Texas was recorded in 2010 at Hondo, TX.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Isolated to scattered storms will be possible over the next 48 hours before it’s back to the summer-like heat & dryness.
Like what played out yesterday, isolated to scattered storms are likely to bubble up in spots this afternoon and evening. Not everyone will see storms – in fact, most will not – but those who do will need to be on the lookout for a strong or severe storm. A level 1 to 2 out 5 severe risk is in place today with the highest threat for damaging winds and large hail being in the Hill Country.
Rain chances remain elevated on Wednesday before diminishing Thursday and Friday.
Our highest rain chances knock highs down a little, but with drier weather taking over Thursday and beyond, the heat will build back in.
As the spring severe weather season begins to wind down, it’s time to look back at the extremely active season we’ve seen in Texas so far this year. The National Weather Service has been keeping a preliminary running tally of tornado, hail and severe wind reports for the nation since the beginning of the year.
For the first five months of this year, Texas has some impressive numbers!
• Total number of tornadoes through May: 118
• Total number of severe hail reports through May: 799
Largest hailstone recorded in Texas: 6.416” in diameter at Hondo, TX in 2010. Note: A hailstone greater than 7” in diameter fell in Vigo Park, TX on June 2, 2024. The National Weather Service is confirming the size of the stone.
With the typically hot and dry summer months ahead, we will see severe weather chances dwindle, but hurricane season begins to ramp up in August. All indications are that it will be a busy one!
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