Severe storms are once again threatening much of Texas, with forecasters warning of powerful rain, high winds, and very large hail on Tuesday. This comes just as the region was beginning to recover from deadly tornadoes that struck over the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Texas until 11 a.m. local time, with strong to severe thunderstorms expected later in the day. These storms could bring damaging wind gusts as high as 75 miles per hour and hail the size of limes in some areas.
Central Texas is at a greater risk for severe weather, with a moderate risk forecasted for cities like Abilene, Waco, Austin, and Midland. Amarillo, Dallas, and San Antonio are also at risk, though to a lesser degree.
Meteorologist Marc Chenard from the National Weather Service warned that severe weather during the final weeks of spring is not uncommon in the Southern Plains, particularly in Texas. This forecast follows a weekend of severe weather that left at least 23 people dead from Texas to Virginia and caused widespread power outages.
Texas has been hit hard by severe weather this spring, with heavy rain causing flooding just weeks ago. Meanwhile, Kentucky is expected to see a reprieve from the storms, with mostly dry weather in the forecast.
In Oklahoma, severe storms are possible on Tuesday, with the potential for large hail and damaging winds. Two people were killed north of Tulsa over the weekend as severe storms swept through the area.
After a wet and windy Memorial Day in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, sunny and summer-like conditions are expected to return on Tuesday. However, the severe weather has caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations across the United States.
As the region braces for another round of powerful storms, residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
