Intense thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across the eastern Texas Panhandle. Areas such as Perryton, Canadian, and Shamrock may experience severe storms. The most intense storms in the eastern Texas Panhandle, extending into Oklahoma and Kansas, could produce destructive wind gusts over 80 MPH, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes.
Severe storms possible Tuesday, June 17th across the Texas Panhandle, with a low tornado risk but potential for large hail and damaging winds up to 90 MPH.
Additionally, a few showers are possible in West Texas, Northwest Texas, and the Big Country tonight. On Wednesday, isolated storms with gusty winds, hail, and lightning are likely in Texoma, North Texas, Northwest Texas, Big Country, and the Permian Basin. The typical afternoon “popcorn” storms may occur daily this week in Southeast Texas and the Golden Triangle, bringing brief heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds.
Isolated to scattered severe storms are possible Wednesday, June 18th across North and Central Texas, with strong winds and small hail as the main hazards.
Outside of these precipitation chances, summer-like weather conditions are expected across Texas. Afternoon high temperatures are forecasted to reach the 100-110 degree range in the western third of Texas, including the Big Bend, Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains. Near triple-digit temperatures may also be seen later in the week and over the weekend in the Panhandle, West Texas, and Northwest Texas.
June 22–26 precipitation outlook shows above-average rain chances across Texas and the Southern Plains, with below-normal precipitation possible in parts of the Southeast and Northeast.
For those in the eastern third of Texas and along the Gulf Coast, high temperatures will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s, but the higher humidity will make it feel just as hot as temperatures in West Texas. We may see increased chances of rain across the western third of Texas next week..