Severe storms could hit parts of Texas midweek before a cold front sweeps across much of the state, bringing lows near freezing in some areas.
Isolated strong to severe storms could bring hail and damaging winds to the Midland-Odessa region Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Midland-Odessa office. Forecasters are warning that localized flash flooding presents the greatest risk, beginning Tuesday evening and lasting through Friday.
In the Panhandle, residents can also expect a bout of severe weather Tuesday afternoon or evening, likely between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to the NWS Amarillo office.
“Severe weather chances will increase Tuesday, as a weather system approaches the region,” Amarillo forecasters wrote. “Threats include hail up to the size of ping pong balls, winds up to 60 mph, and a very low tornado risk.”
Another chance for severe storms is forecast Wednesday in the region, bringing the potential for quarter-sized hail, 60 mph wind gusts and a very low tornado risk. Heavy rainfall is expected with any storm that develops, which could lead to flooding concerns…