Texas Under Siege as Severe Storms Unleash Hail, Flooding, and Tornado Threats

From tennis‑ball‑sized hail in the Panhandle to flash flooding in Dallas, emergency crews mobilize statewide as dangerous weather intensifies.

North Texas is being hit by multiple rounds of severe storms, including:

• Damaging winds

• Large hail (nickel‑ to quarter-sized)

• Flash flooding in Dallas County and surrounding areas

• Supercells spotted over Rockwall

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for much of the region, with additional warnings issued through the evening.

Central Texas: Tornado Risk & Heavy Rain Through the Weekend

A cold front is driving strong to severe storms across Central Texas, with the National Weather Service warning of:

• Large hail over 2 inches

• Damaging winds

• Possible tornadoes

• Flooding risk is increasing into the weekend

Rain chances rise to 80% by Saturday, then drop sharply by Sunday.

Statewide Emergency Resources Activated

Governor Abbott has activated emergency response teams, including:

• National Guard

• Search‑and‑rescue units

• State emergency agencies

This follows forecasts of hail, tornadoes, and widespread storm activity across North, Northwest, and West Texas.

Panhandle & Amarillo: ‘Tennis‑Ball‑Sized’ Hail Possible

The Texas Panhandle faces some of the most extreme conditions today, with the NWS warning of:

• Hail up to tennis‑ball size (≈2.5 inches)

• 70 mph wind gusts

• Low but present tornado risk

Storms are most likely between 4 p.m. and midnight.

Central Texas Weekend Outlook (Austin & Surrounding Areas)

KVUE has issued Weather Impact Alert Days for:

• Saturday → Sunday morning

• Tuesday → early Wednesday

Expect:

• Multiple waves of thunderstorms

• Hail, strong winds

• Flash‑flood potential

• 1–2 inches of rain, with isolated areas seeing 4+ inches

Statewide Snapshot (Temperatures & Conditions)

• Dallas: ~78°F, patchy rain, breezy

• Austin: ~76°F

• San Antonio: ~75°F

• Houston: ~71°F