BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – 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 Enhanced Risk (Level 3 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.
What does the timeline of these storms look like?
Tonight’s Timeline:
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.
Storms on the horizon: big country braces for severe weather again tonight 3
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.
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