HOUSTON, TEXAS: The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast heavy thunderstorms for today in South Texas. We have all the details.

Photo by Micah Tindell on Unsplash
Photo by Micah Tindell on Unsplash
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Furthermore, the NWS predicts that a more intense cold front will move into South Texas on Saturday, culminating in a more severe storm than what is forecast today.

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Today, the National Weather Service in Houston issued an update on the upcoming storm via social media. They've also issued numerous warnings for severe winds, hail, and tornadoes on their X and Facebook pages.

Zack Fradella, a Gulf weather specialist, predicts a "parade of storms" during the next week.

Both Fradella and the NWS predict that the storm this weekend will bring substantially colder temperatures to South Texas.

Southwest Texas' Three Day Forecast:

  • This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 63 by 1pm. Northwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
  • Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind around 10 mph.
  • Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58.

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