Severe weather threat across Central Texas until Tuesday morning
AUSTIN, Texas — Monday, May 27, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. local time
A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service and will remain in effect until 10 p.m. this Monday evening across much of Central Texas, including the Texas Hill Country. The alert stretches from Llano, Blanco, and Gillespie counties, down through Uvalde County to Eagle Pass, signaling an elevated risk for tornado activity, large hail, and damaging wind gusts.
Travis County, along with Bexar County and 38 additional municipalities, is expected to experience strong thunderstorms beginning this afternoon, intensifying into the night. This system carries a significant threat of damaging winds, hail, and potentially isolated tornadoes, especially along the Interstate 35 corridor.
Areas at enhanced risk include major cities and highways
The National Weather Service has placed Austin, Georgetown, Burnet, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and nearby locations under an “enhanced risk” for severe storms from 4 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters expect a 30% to 44% probability of hail for the Hill Country and I-35 corridor, while areas along and north of Interstate 10 and Texas Highway 90 may face a 15% to 29% chance.
Potential hazards include hail and strong wind gusts
Residents from Travis County to Gillespie and beyond should prepare for hailstones, possibly larger than one inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph (96 km/h). Although the tornado risk remains moderate, the atmospheric conditions are favorable for rotating thunderstorms, especially during the late evening hours.
Stay tuned for continued weather updates and be alert to warnings or advisories issued in your area.
