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Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Northeast Texas Today

A Level 3 risk for severe storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes, is forecast for Northeast Texas as temperatures remain above average across the state.

Shown are the expected high temperatures in South Texas on Saturday, left, and Sunday. 
A map of expected dew point temperatures across Texas at 1 a.m. Sunday, left, clearly shows a dry line through the western third of the state. A few thunderstorms, right, may fire off along that line late Saturday and early Sunday.
The Storm Prediction Center’s outlook shows a Level 2 to 3 risk of severe storms in North and East Texas. 
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Overview

  • Northeast Texas, including Texarkana, Longview, and Mount Pleasant, faces a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe storms this afternoon and evening.
  • Storms in the affected areas may produce large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, with the highest activity expected between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Houston and San Antonio are expected to remain mostly dry, with only isolated showers or weak thunderstorms possible and storm chances below 20%.
  • Temperatures across Texas are 10 degrees above seasonal averages, with highs in the mid-80s to upper 80s expected today.
  • A weak cold front will move through South Texas on Monday, slightly lowering temperatures, while a more significant weather system is being monitored for next weekend.