What we know about tonight's storms

Key Points:

• Central Texas, including Austin and cities along the I-35 corridor, faces an elevated risk of severe weather from Tuesday night through the work week, with repeated thunderstorms potentially causing heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
• Tuesday afternoon will be warm and humid with increasing rain chances up to 40%, escalating to 80% by night as thunderstorms approach, bringing risks of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly brief tornadoes.
• Overnight into Wednesday morning, rainfall could total 0.75 to 1 inch, with localized amounts up to 3 to 5 inches, raising flash flood concerns; temperatures will remain warm, around 73 degrees.
• Wednesday sees a temporary reduction in storm activity and cooler temperatures in the 80s, but rain chances will rise again to 80% Wednesday night and Thursday due to moist air and stalled fronts, maintaining flood risks.
• Thursday will continue with high rain and thunderstorm chances, cooler temperatures near 83 degrees, and ongoing flood risks as soils saturate from repeated rainfall, increasing potential for flash and river flooding in the region.