CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — A severe weather alert has been issued for southeast Texas this evening, as meteorologists warn of elevated supercell storms capable of producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter and strong wind gusts. The most at-risk areas include Corpus Christi, Sinton, Kingsville, Beeville, and Victoria, where conditions are expected to deteriorate between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.
According to the latest update from the National Weather Service and regional storm trackers, atmospheric instability and strong upper-level winds are setting the stage for large hail-producing thunderstorms. The highest threat zone is centered along the Coastal Bend, where models indicate repeated storm development through the evening hours.
“Elevated” Risk for Large Hail and Strong Winds
Forecasters say residents from Corpus Christi to Lake Jackson should be on high alert for hailstones the size of golf balls or larger, with isolated pockets potentially seeing hail up to 2 inches in diameter. The radar-based forecast shows an “elevated” risk area where supercells are most likely to form and intensify.
“These storms will have enough energy to produce significant hail and strong lightning,” meteorologists said Friday afternoon. “Travelers should avoid driving during the heaviest activity, and residents should move vehicles under shelter.”
Timing and Impact Window: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The window for the most severe activity extends from late afternoon through late evening, with the potential for scattered storms continuing into early Saturday. The storms are expected to move southeast toward the Gulf, impacting Corpus Christi, Ingleside, and surrounding areas before weakening offshore overnight…