North Texas and Central Texas under threat from damaging storms
The short workweek in Texas begins under the shadow of severe weather, as thunderstorms sweep across North Texas and Central Texas, disrupting Memorial Day calm with damaging winds, intense rainfall, and even the risk of spin-up tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday night into early Monday brought scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, with conditions persisting through Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary threats are destructive gusts, but large hail and brief tornadoes remain possible—especially west of I-35/35W and north of I-20.
Cold front pushes south, sparking new rounds of storms
The cold front fueling this severe weather is expected to shift southward, increasing the likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms in both North Texas and the Austin region on Monday. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
In Southeast Texas, including the Houston metropolitan area, early Monday began with scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms, with another wave of precipitation possible late Monday evening.
As the frontal system slowly tracks toward the Gulf Coast, unstable conditions are forecast to linger over eastern Texas, with isolated severe storms remaining possible each day. The main hazards through midweek continue to be high winds and hail.
Temperature outlook: hot and humid across Texas
Despite the storm threats, temperatures remain high throughout the state. North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth area, will see daytime highs in the low 80s °F (27–28 °C) through Wednesday, providing some relief compared to the intense late spring heat already experienced.
Meanwhile, Houston braces for a sweltering stretch, with highs ranging from the mid-90s to upper 90s °F (35–37 °C) Tuesday through Thursday. Thunderstorm development is expected to be scattered and inconsistent, making the humidity feel more oppressive.
In Austin, the thunderstorm forecast for Tuesday remains uncertain, but forecasters indicate the potential for a large thunderstorm complex to form. High temperatures will stay steady in the low 90s °F (32–33 °C) through the middle of the week.
Frontal position critical for weather evolution
The National Weather Service office in Austin emphasized the importance of the frontal boundary’s location, stating, “Wherever the front ends up stalling… will have a big impact on our weather and the chances for showers and storms.” This uncertainty underscores the dynamic nature of this week’s forecast and the continued vigilance needed across Central and Eastern Texas.
