Another round of potentially severe weather could rumble across parts of Texas on Saturday, bringing the threat of large hail and damaging winds into the evening.
The National Weather Service in Amarillo says storms are expected to first develop across the northeastern Texas Panhandle Saturday afternoon before growing into a cluster and moving southeast. Some of those storms could become severe, according to forecast discussion.
The severe weather threat could begin as early as 4 p.m., with storms most likely between 5 p.m. and midnight. The greatest storm chances are east and northeast of Amarillo, including Perryton, Canadian, Pampa and Wheeler.
The strongest storms could pack quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 75 mph, according to an updated Saturday morning forecast from NWS Amarillo. The tornado risk is considered very low.
Forecasters say storms could start out scattered before coming together and moving southeast through the evening. Heavy rain is also possible, with some areas potentially seeing enough rain to cause localized flooding.
Saturday’s storms arrive during another hot weekend across the Panhandle. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s and low 100s, with some areas potentially approaching record highs.
A larger weather pattern shift is expected early next week, bringing additional rain chances and some relief from the heat. Tuesday could be the most active day as a cold front moves into the region.