AUSTIN, TEXAS — A developing weather system is expected to trigger a few isolated tornadoes and strong thunderstorms across Central Texas tonight, with the highest risk stretching from Abilene and Brownwood to Fort Worth and San Antonio.
Meteorologists say a low-end tornado risk will remain in effect between 6 p.m. and 4 a.m., while the overall setup also favors heavy rainfall, hail, and strong wind gusts.
Storm Setup and Risk Zones
The latest forecast map shows an area of concern extending from west of Dallas-Fort Worth down through San Angelo, Austin, and New Braunfels, where “a couple of tornadoes are possible.”
This system is being driven by a surge of warm, moist air from the Gulf combining with a powerful cold front sweeping across the region. The result could be rotating thunderstorms capable of producing brief tornadoes and localized flash flooding…