Very Large Hail, Damaging Winds Possible in Texas on Sunday
Key Points:
- Texas faces another round of severe thunderstorms on Sunday as a cold front moves south, with the highest risk from West-Central Texas to Central and North Texas, where very large hail and damaging straight-line winds are expected.
- The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for parts of Central and North Texas, including the DFW Metroplex, Waco/Killeen area, and surrounding communities.
- The main threats include hail larger than 2 inches, damaging winds potentially exceeding 70 MPH, and localized flooding from heavy rain; the tornado risk remains low but not zero.
- Storm timing varies by region, with storms developing from Sunday afternoon into overnight hours, affecting areas from West-Central Texas through the Rio Grande Valley at different times.
- Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, protect vehicles from hail, charge phones, enable weather alerts, and be prepared for hazardous travel conditions, especially for Sunday evening activities.