Severe Storms and Hail Disrupt Christmas Travel Across Texas

Texas faces a second wave of storms following Christmas Eve's damaging hail and winds, with risks of tornadoes and flooding continuing into Thursday.

Christmas Eve brought quarter-sized hail, winds up to 65 mph, and thunderstorms across Texas, disrupting holiday travel plans.
A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm watches were issued for parts of southeast Texas, with reports of localized flooding and ground stops at airports like Bush Intercontinental in Houston.
While Christmas Day saw a temporary reprieve in storm intensity, scattered showers lingered in the morning, particularly south of Interstate 10, with temperatures reaching the 70s.
A second storm system is expected to move through Texas on Thursday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, especially in northeast regions of the state.
Warm and humid conditions are forecast to persist into the weekend, with continued chances of scattered showers and above-average temperatures near 80 degrees by early next week.