After several weeks of quiet weather, Texas is back in the storm zone. Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, large hail, and even a few tornadoes are expected across much of the state today through Saturday morning.

A powerful upper-level storm system is bringing the most active weather pattern Texas has seen in weeks — with multiple hazards that could impact your weekend plans.

Severe Weather Outlook for Friday

The Storm Prediction Center highlights a scattered severe thunderstorm risk today across a large portion of Texas. Storms will begin developing around midday in West Texas and the Big Country, then move east across the Hill Country, Central Texas, South Central Texas, and into North Texas tonight.

Scattered severe storms expected this afternoon and evening across much of West, Central, and South-Central Texas.

The strongest storms will be capable of:

• Hail up to tennis ball size (especially early, in western areas)

• Damaging winds over 70 mph

• A few tornadoes, mainly across the Concho Valley, Hill Country, and Central Texas

• Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding

While the tornado threat is low, it is not zero, and a few warnings are likely this evening and overnight.

Saturday Outlook

By Saturday morning, the severe threat will shift into Central, East, and Southeast Texas, including the Brazos Valley, Coastal Plains, and Golden Triangle.

Severe storms and heavy rain continue Saturday across Central, East, and Southeast Texas.

Expect a line of storms to move east through the morning, producing gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. New storms may redevelop later Saturday afternoon and evening across Central and South Texas, extending into East Texas by nightfall.

Flooding and Rainfall Threat

The Weather Prediction Center shows a broad area of 2–5 inches of rain, with localized totals up to 6–8 inches possible — especially across North, Central, and East Texas.

Most creeks, streams, and lakes can handle the water, but street flooding and rapid runoff will be a concern if storms train over the same areas. Urban spots, low-lying areas, and ongoing construction zones will be most at risk.

Timing Overview

Simulated weather model radar today through Sunday morning showing multiple rounds of storms moving from west to east across Texas.

• Friday Afternoon: Scattered severe storms develop across the Big Bend, Permian Basin, and Big Country

• Friday Night: Storms merge into a squall line, moving east across Central and North Texas

• Saturday Morning: Storms continue across East and Southeast Texas

• Saturday Afternoon: Additional development possible before activity tapers off by Sunday morning

Looking Ahead

Once this system moves east Saturday night, a much calmer and drier pattern will return.
A cool front on Tuesday will bring north winds and fall-like air across most of Texas. Expect highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s for much of the week ahead.

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