Storms on the horizon: Big Country braces for severe weather again tonight
Most of our region is currently under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, meaning multiple storms could become intense or widespread.
Severe weather to impact the Big Country Wednesday afternoon
In simple terms, we could see all types of severe weather tonight. This includes:
Heavy rainfall
Strong, potentially damaging winds
Large hail
The possibility of an isolated tornado
Stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Thursday 8:00 p.m.Scattered storms may begin to develop, with the most significant risk of stronger storms expected in our western counties.
Thursday 9:30 p.m.The main squall line develops, accompanied by a few minor cells ahead of it.
Thursday 11:00 p.m.The main line of storms has just passed over the Key City and is headed to portions of the Heartland.
Friday 2:00 a.m.Strong storms exit the main regions of the Big Country.
Friday 9:00 a.m.Rainfall exits the main regions of the Big Country.
Big Country Summer Outlook: It's going to be hot & that's not clickbait!
As of 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for some of our western counties; however, additional watches may be added in the coming hours.
Be sure to download our BCH-To-Go app for further updates. Stay weather-aware! Click here to download the app on an iOS device, and click here to download the app on an Android device.
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