All modes of severe weather possible across the Big Country tonight
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Residents across the Big Country should stay weather-aware tonight as severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through the area.
Most of our region is currently under an Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather, meaning multiple storms could become intense or widespread.
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.
Tuesday 6:00 p.m.Scattered storms may begin to develop, with the most significant risk of stronger storms expected in our northern counties.
Tuesday 8:30 p.m.Scattered storms continue through our northern counties.
Tuesday 10:30 p.m.The main line of storms has formed east of Abilene along the I-20 corridor.
Wednesday 3:00 a.m.Strong storms exit the southeastern counties of the Big Country.
As of 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Knox County; 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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