Forecasters anticipate the potential for severe thunderstorms across North and Central Texas Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin-San Antonio offices.
Dallas-Fort Worth forecasters anticipate about a 15 percent chance of isolated and scattered thunderstorms across Central Texas—some of which could develop into strong to marginally severe storms.
“A few hail storms cannot be ruled out,” the NWS Dallas-Fort Worth Office wrote in its outlook on Sunday. “Storm chances will increase to around 20 to 30 percent in the afternoon.”
Moving into Tuesday, the threat for severe weather persists, with hail, damaging winds and possible isolated tornadoes cited as potential hazards.
In South Central Texas, residents should prepare for a moderate to major heat risk forecast through mid-week, with temperatures at or exceeding 100 degrees. Monday highs are forecast around 93 degrees in Austin with a chance of showers and afternoon thunderstorms.
In Southeast Texas, above normal temperatures in the 80s and mid 90s are anticipated, alongside isolated rain chances, lasting through Wednesday.
“An isolated storm or two cannot be ruled out in northern areas in the afternoon,” the NWS Houston-Galveston Office wrote in its outlook Sunday.
Southerly winds are also expected between five and 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour.