Texas on the Lookout for Severe Weather Starting Tuesday 

Posted: April 25, 2023 9:30 am

Consecutive days of severe weather are in store for the state of Texas this week as numerous storm systems take aim at the region.

Here is what you need to know about this unfolding weather pattern over the next few days.

Storm Threat to Begin Mid-day Tuesday

Forecasters are warning that some of the biggest metropolitan areas in the Lone Star State will be in the crosshairs for this severe weather pattern this week.

The storm system is expected to come down from the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday and move into the southern Plains, ushering in a number of weather hazards. While some parts of the southern U.S. could use the rain, other areas have seen more than enough moisture over the last few weeks.

The Southern Plains, including most of Texas and southern Oklahoma, will begin to see the storms fire up by the middle of the day Tuesday.

This weather pattern will continue through the evening and overnight hours, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail.

Areas in the line of fire include the Interstate 10 corridor across southern Texas and the region surrounding the Red River, separating the states of Oklahoma and Texas.

Tuesday’s storm activity is predicted to be more isolated than what may develop on Wednesday.

However, Tuesday’s storms will likely find the fuel to turn severe due to the high amounts of moisture and energy in the atmosphere. This could translate to isolated tornadoes within these storm cells.

Wednesday’s Storm Hazards

Wednesday’s storm activity is predicted to be more widespread in nature. This potency will come at the hands of a surge of energy moving into the region by the middle of the week.

The energy will combine with the moisture that naturally comes up from the Gulf of Mexico to create the storms.

These storms will carry significant amounts of rain, enough to create travel issues for motorists along portions of Interstate 20 and Interstate 35.

Motorists need to be alert for the potential of ponding on the roads and reduced visibility.

The storm cells are also likely to expand to the south late Wednesday, bringing cities such as San Antonio, Austin, and Houston into the potential impact zone.

Residents need to be aware that the severe weather could develop under the cover of darkness or when they are asleep, making it important to enable smartphone notifications.

Wednesday’s storms will also be capable of creating flooding hazards, strong winds, hail, and isolated tornadic activity. Areas that see a train of storms may experience overly saturated grounds, particular in poor drainage or low-lying areas.

Unfortunately, this week’s parade of storms is not forecast to hit the region of the Plains that could see the moisture the most. The exception will be portions of central Texas that are still under the U.S. Drought Monitor’s designation of a moderate to exceptional drought.

The downside of all of this rain in a short period of time is that ground that is especially dry has a more difficult time absorbing new moisture.

Weather Maker Will Continue Track Eastward by End of the Week

The storms in Texas will eventually move to the east as the week continues, bringing more rain to a part of the South that has already seen an excess of precipitation this spring.

This includes the stretch of land from the Texas Gulf Coast and up into South Carolina. This region will be under the threat of dangerous lightning, drenching rain, flash flooding, strong winds.

The Gulf Coast has been no stranger to inclement weather this month. Winds hit as high as 75 mph during the middle of April across the region, creating multiple instances of structural damage and fallen trees.

The storms have also brought an unseasonably high amount of rain to the weary region.

You will want to stay informed about this multi-faceted weather maker as it tracks to the east by the weekend.

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