Severe thunderstorms expected to bring large hail, heavy rains to Central Texas: NWS
Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail and heavy rains to Central Texas on Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. An isolated tornado may also be possible.
Storms are predicted between 6 p.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Sunday, with the greatest threat in the southern Edwards Plateau and western Hill Country, the weather service said.
Some storms may be seen in the west later this evening; higher confidence is for a line of storms to move through late tonight into Sunday morning. Storms may be severe and produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, or an isolated tornado. Heavy rain may lead to isolated flooding. pic.twitter.com/a8hp1gs5jR
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 4, 2024
Chances of rain and severe thunderstorms are possible through late Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 82 and a low of 71 on Sunday.
Flood watch issued for northern Hill Country
Heavy rainfall could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks and other low-lying bodies of water. The weather service has issued a flood watch through Sunday afternoon for the following counties:
Brazos
Burleson
Chambers
Coastal Harris
Grimes
Houston
Inland Harris
Madison
Montgomery
Northern Liberty
Polk
San Jacinto
Southern Liberty
Trinity
Walker
Waller
Washington
Tornado watch issued for parts of Texas
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m Saturday for parts of southwestern Texas for the following counties:
Brewster
Concho
Crane
Crockett
Irion
McColloch
Menard
Pecos
Reagan
Reeves
Schleicher
Sutton
Terrell
Tom
Green
Upton
Val Verde
Ward
Tornado watch and tornado warning: What's the difference?
Tornado watch: Tornadoes are possible and residents should be alert.
Tornado warning: Tornadoes have been spotted or indicated on weather radar, and residents should seek shelter immediately.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Severe thunderstorms expected to hit Central Texas Saturday night: NWS