It's Going to Severe Weather 'Till It Can't No More

Once storms start, they won't be able to stop for a good long while.

An Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms exists for portions of northwest and north-central Texas. Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from mid-afternoon through tonight, with the severe weather risks lasting all night and into tomorrow. The main threat is large to giant hail, with a few tornadoes and severe wind gusts also possible. 

Locations

• Northwest Texas

• North-central Texas

Threats

• Large to giant hail (potentially 3-4 inches in diameter)

• A few tornadoes (mainly towards evening)

• Damaging wind gusts

Timing

• Mid-afternoon through tonight and into tomorrow. 

Discussion

Weather Development: A deepening upper-level trough moving across the Southwest will create a very favorable environment for severe storms. Rich moisture and strong heating will lead to significant instability, while strong winds at various levels in the atmosphere will provide ample wind shear.

Storm Evolutio…