The Brief
- A cold front will bring hurricane-force winds (75+ mph) and large hail to Central Texas between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Much of the Hill Country is under an “enhanced” severe weather risk, while Austin remains under a “slight” risk for damaging winds and hail.
- Stay weather-aware: Conditions will turn volatile after sunset following a hot day; residents are urged to have a safety plan in place before the storms arrive.
AUSTIN – A tranquil Mother’s Day across Central Texas is expected to give way to a night of dangerous weather as an approaching cold front brings the threat of hurricane-force winds and large hail to the region.
Severe storms tonight
The Storm Prediction Center has expanded severe weather risk zones for Sunday evening, placing much of the Hill Country under an “enhanced” level three risk, while Austin and surrounding areas remain under a level two “slight” risk.
While the daytime will remain hot and humid with highs reaching 91 degrees, the atmosphere will turn volatile after sunset.
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High-risk areas
Timeline:
The primary threats are expected to arrive between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Austin metro area as a line of storms pushes from the northwest to the southeast. Experts are particularly concerned about damaging straight-line winds, with some gusts potentially exceeding 75 mph.…