Deep East Texas At Risk of Strong Tornadoes on Wednesday

Numerous reports of severe weather have blanketed much of the mid-section of the U.S. on Tuesday. Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings have been issued from the Upper Midwest to the Concho Valley of Texas. Forecasters believe that much of East Texas will bear some of the brunt of the severe weather threat on Wednesday.

What Kind Of Severe Weather Can We Expect in The Pineywoods?

Damaging straight-line winds gusting to 60+ mph are expected in isolated areas in Deep East Texas. Hail is also a possibility, but unfortunately, the threat of tornadoes, some EF2 or better, has now been added to Wednesday's outlook for East Texas.

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The brown sections indicate areas that have a 5% chance of experiencing a tornado within 25 miles of a point. The hatched regions show areas that have an increased chance of EF2 or stronger tornadoes.

When Will These Severe Storms Hit East Texas?

Hit-and-miss showers and thunderstorms should start moving across the Pineywoods sometime before lunchtime. The best chance of strong to severe storms should occur in the afternoon to early evening hours. The cold front associated with these storms should pass through the area by late night on Wednesday, which will diminish the chances of storm development.

The high temperature on Thursday should only reach the mid-60s before rebounding to the 70s and 80s for the weekend. No rain is forecast for the weekend.