Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms have been moving across portions of North Texas this morning, sliding east and northeast as we start the day. Most of this activity is producing occasional lightning, but a stronger storm or two could drop small hail. Central Texas may also see additional showers and isolated storms develop as we move through the late morning hours.
Rain and storm chances will linger across parts of the region this afternoon and tonight. A few storms may flare up over Central Texas later today, while a larger complex of storms could drift into our Red River counties this evening. Some of these storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary hazards. This system should gradually weaken as it sags south overnight.
On Saturday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may redevelop across Central Texas during the afternoon. Severe weather is not expected at this time. Another weakening cluster of storms may approach the Red River Saturday night, but the highest storm coverage—and the better chance for severe weather—should remain north of our area.
A new cold front arrives Sunday, bringing another round of scattered showers and storms across North and Central Texas during the afternoon and evening. A few storms could again reach strong to severe levels, with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns. Forecast details will continue to be refined as new data comes in.
Next week turns warm and dry, with highs climbing into the upper 80s and 90s by mid to late week and little to no rain expected.
Austin & San Antonio Region
Farther south, patchy drizzle and a few light showers are possible this morning, followed by low chances for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms could become strong to severe, with slightly better rain chances arriving later tonight into Saturday morning.
Clouds and cooler conditions hold through the day, with a slight chance for an isolated strong to severe storm across the southern Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains through this evening. Overnight lows will range from the upper 50s to upper 60s.
Isolated severe thunderstorms remain possible today, mainly over the Rio Grande Plains this afternoon or evening. Large hail and gusty winds would be the primary threats. As always, make sure you have a reliable way to receive warnings.
The weekend brings warmer temperatures in the 80s and low 90s, with rain chances continuing through Sunday night. A brief cool‑down arrives Monday before another warming trend takes over for much of next week.
Bill Hecke Forecast Segment
According to KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke, we begin our Friday under a deck of low clouds, and a quick sprinkle can’t be ruled out. As moisture lifts through the morning, a few light rain showers may develop. Afternoon temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s, with winds shifting to the east and southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon across portions of Central Texas. Severe storms are not expected at this time. A weakening complex of storms may approach the Red River Saturday night, but the best storm coverage—and any severe potential—should remain north of our area.
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