Severe Storms and Cold Front to Hit Texas Tonight
Severe Storms and Cold Front to Hit Texas Tonight
US · Published Oct 14, 2026
• Severe storms are expected to impact Texas starting this evening, October 13, 2026, with the strongest activity anticipated in the Texas Panhandle, West Texas, and Northwest Texas.
• The storms could bring tennis ball-sized hail, damaging winds up to 80 mph, and heavy rainfall.

Impact & Risks

The severe storms tonight pose a risk of large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding, particularly in the Texas Panhandle, West Texas, and Northwest Texas. Flash flooding is a concern from Wednesday through Friday, especially in areas west of Highway 281, including the Big Bend, Permian Basin, and Hill Country. Rainfall totals could reach 1 to 4 inches, with some areas seeing over 5 inches. River flooding may develop over the weekend. Additionally, a strong cold front will bring a significant temperature drop, with frost possible in the Panhandle by Saturday morning. Fire danger remains low to moderate in most areas but could increase in the Golden Triangle and Piney Woods on Wednesday.

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