Stormy weather ahead for Texas from the Panhandle to South Texas
As Memorial Day weekend unfolds, Texas is bracing for a prolonged stretch of severe thunderstorms, spanning through at least Wednesday, May 28. A series of storm systems—triggered by a weak cold front—are forecast to impact various regions from the Texas Panhandle down through North, Central, and eventually South Texas, including the San Antonio area.
Sunday: Scattered storms in North Texas and Panhandle
Sunday, May 25, began quietly across much of Texas, especially in South Texas where San Antonio saw humid and hot conditions. Temperatures soared to around 97°F (36°C) by late afternoon, with heat index values between 102°F and 105°F (39°C–41°C).
Despite generally dry skies in San Antonio, a 10% to 20% chance of isolated showers or weak thunderstorms lingered into the evening. The real action focused on the Texas Panhandle and regions eastward toward Wichita Falls, where the Storm Prediction Center issued a Level 3 out of 5 severe storm risk. These areas saw scattered severe thunderstorms, with large hail and an isolated tornado threat continuing into the night.
Monday: Storms expand toward Central Texas
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, the threat for severe weather spreads south. Dallas, Waco, and Austin fall under a Level 2 risk, while New Braunfels and San Antonio are under a Level 1 threat, signaling isolated strong storms rather than widespread activity.
Though most areas will stay dry, San Antonio faces about a 30% storm chance, primarily in the late afternoon and evening. Those that do form could unleash very large hail, gusty winds, and potentially a brief tornado. Temperatures remain oppressive, with heat index values exceeding 100°F (38°C), maintaining the week’s oppressive humidity.
Tuesday: Storm intensity ramps up in Central and South Texas
By Tuesday, May 27, the severe threat intensifies across a wider swath of Central and South Texas. San Antonio’s storm chances jump to 50–60%, with increasing atmospheric instability driving the potential for damaging winds, very large hail, and an isolated tornado. The setup suggests a higher-impact day, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.
Midweek outlook: Showers linger, heat persists
The unsettled pattern will persist into Wednesday and Thursday. While storm coverage becomes more scattered, the risk of isolated severe weather lingers. Temperatures will moderate slightly but remain above seasonal averages, hovering in the low 90s°F (32–34°C).
Texas residents from the Panhandle down through South Texas should be prepared for multiple rounds of storms, especially during afternoon and evening hours each day. From Wichita Falls to San Antonio, the potential for damaging weather is real, even as much of the region experiences hot, humid, and unstable conditions.
