A powerful cold front is surging south across Texas this evening, bringing an end to the warm conditions many enjoyed earlier today. Temperatures have already dropped into the 30s across the Texas Panhandle, and the front is now moving through North, Central, and East Texas with strong winds and scattered thunderstorms.
Storms This Evening
Scattered storms remain possible across parts of the Brazos Valley, Southeast Texas, and the coastal plain through late evening.
A few storms may produce:
Small hail (nickel to quarter size)
Localized wind gusts of 50–60 mph
A very low but non-zero chance of a brief tornado
Most storms will weaken quickly once the cold front pushes through your area. Heavy rain may briefly cause street flooding in Southeast Texas, but widespread flooding is not expected.
Strong North Winds Behind the Front
The bigger impact overnight will be the wind.
Behind the front, north winds will gust 35–45 mph, leading to:
Rapid temperature drops
Blowing leaves and loose outdoor items
Difficult travel for high-profile vehicles
Wind chills much lower than the actual temperature
Many areas will immediately feel the front’s arrival as temperatures fall sharply and the wind ramps up.
Hard Freeze in the Panhandle and Northwest Texas
Overnight lows will be extremely cold in the northwestern half of the state:
Panhandle: 12–20°F
West Texas: 20s
North Texas & Hill Country: Upper 20s to mid-30s
Central & East Texas: 30s to mid-40s
South Texas: 40s to low 50s
Lower Texas Coast: Remaining warm until the front arrives Sunday
Wind chills across the Panhandle and West Texas will likely dip into the single digits.
If you still have sensitive plants or exposed pipes outdoors, tonight is the night to take precautions.
Sunday: Cold, Windy, and Dry for Most
High temperatures on Sunday will stay unusually cold for late November:
30s in the Panhandle and West Texas
40s across North Texas, the Big Country, Hill Country, and Northeast Texas
50s in Central and Southeast Texas
60s to 70s along the immediate coast (until the front moves through)
Conditions will remain windy into Sunday morning before gradually improving.
Another Round of Cold Rain Sunday Night–Monday
A secondary disturbance will move in late Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing:
Cold rain for the eastern half of the state
A small chance of light snow or flurries in the Texas Panhandle
A very low chance of a brief wintry mix near the Red River
Soil and ground temperatures remain warm, so no meaningful winter impacts are expected at this time.
Staying Weather Aware
Our team will continue monitoring the storms through the evening. If tornado warnings are issued, we will begin live coverage immediately across our platforms.
You can track the cold front and storms anytime using our free interactive radar at TexasStormChasers.com/radar or in the Texas Storm Chasers mobile app.
Bundle up—winter is making an early entrance across the Lone Star State.