Monsoon Kickstarts in Western Texas; Slightly ‘Less Hot’ Statewide Today

Written on 06/22/2025
David Reimer

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across western Texas as the monsoon begins. Be prepared for locally heavy rain, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, damaging wind gusts, blowing dust, and lightning-induced grass fires. The primary time frame will be 3 PM through 11 PM for stronger storms. Some activity will continue into the morning hours […]

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across western Texas as the monsoon begins.

Severe weather outlook for June 22, 2025, showing isolated risk of storms across West Texas and the Texas Panhandle with max wind gusts of 65–75 MPH and quarter-size hail.

Sunday’s outlook features a Level 1 risk for isolated severe storms across far West Texas and the Texas Panhandle with a very low tornado threat.

Be prepared for locally heavy rain, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, damaging wind gusts, blowing dust, and lightning-induced grass fires. The primary time frame will be 3 PM through 11 PM for stronger storms. Some activity will continue into the morning hours on Monday across the Big Bend, Davis Mountains, and Borderland.

HRRR simulated radar animation for June 22, 2025, showing forecast rain and scattered storms across Texas and the Southern Plains.

Click the image for a full animation. HRRR model radar loop shows scattered showers and isolated storms developing over Texas on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Today, Texas will experience seasonably warm temperatures, although it will be a few degrees cooler than in recent days. This afternoon, high temperatures are expected to range from the upper 80s to the upper 90s. Additionally, high humidity levels will contribute to continued muggy conditions.

High temperature forecast map for June 22, 2025, showing widespread 90s across Texas, Oklahoma, and the Southern Plains with localized heat near 100°F.

Sunday’s forecast calls for widespread heat across the Southern Plains, with high temperatures reaching the 90s and even triple digits in some areas.

You can keep an eye on the sky with the free Texas Storm Chasers mobile app; and by visiting our interactive weather radar here on our website.