Split weather pattern across Texas on Sunday
Texas faced a dramatic weather split on Sunday, June 8, with the northern region gripped by intense thunderstorms, while the southern half, including San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, and Houston, endured dangerously high heat.
A strong high-pressure system over the southern part of the state limited storm development, keeping the storm threat minimal. However, this same system was significantly weaker over the northern counties, allowing a cold front to fuel a widespread outbreak of severe storms.
Severe weather strikes the Texas Panhandle and North Texas
From the late afternoon into the evening, severe thunderstorms erupted in the Texas Panhandle, bringing threats of hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes between 4 and 8 p.m..
By 10 p.m., future radar projections showed a powerful storm line sweeping southeastward into North Texas, impacting cities such as Childress, Wichita Falls, Sherman, and the Dallas Metroplex. The Storm Prediction Center placed this area under a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe weather, emphasizing large hail, strong wind gusts, and tornado potential as primary hazards. The most active storm window extended from 8 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday.
Extreme heat and rising storm chances in San Antonio
In San Antonio, the weather story was centered on heat rather than storms. Sunday morning began with muggy conditions and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s Fahrenheit (around 24–26°C). As clouds cleared, sunshine took over, pushing temperatures to the upper 90s to near 100°F (37–38°C) by the afternoon.
With high humidity, heat index values soared up to 108°F (42°C), creating a dangerous environment for any prolonged outdoor activity.
Storm chances increase midweek across southern Texas
While Monday is expected to stay dry and hot in San Antonio, with highs once again reaching around 100°F (38°C), changes are ahead. A summer cold front will slowly drift south, inching closer to Central and South Texas by midweek.
By Tuesday, highs may slightly ease to the mid to upper 90s°F (35–37°C), with a 20% chance of storms. The best opportunity for rain arrives on Wednesday and Thursday, when storm chances jump to 40–60%, thanks to the frontal boundary nearing the area.
While rain won’t be continuous, periods of heavy downpours, strong winds, and even hail are possible. Temperatures will ease slightly, topping out in the low 90s°F (32–34°C) from Wednesday through Friday.
