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Severe Storms Bring Hail and Strong Winds to South-Central Texas Overnight

A cold front is driving severe weather early Saturday, with large hail and damaging winds expected, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures and drier air.

Overview

  • South and Central Texas are under a Level 2 severe weather risk, with the strongest storms expected overnight into Saturday morning, particularly between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.
  • Large hail, with some reports suggesting sizes up to baseballs, and wind gusts up to 70 mph are the primary threats associated with the storms.
  • A tornado watch has been issued for areas northeast of San Antonio, though the overall tornado threat remains low across the region.
  • A strong cold front will move through the area on Saturday, bringing significantly cooler temperatures, with lows dropping into the low 40s by Sunday morning and wind chills in the mid-30s.
  • Temperatures will remain below average on Sunday, peaking in the mid-60s, before a warming trend begins early next week, with highs near 80 degrees by Tuesday.

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