Severe Thunderstorms Forecast for Texas Over Next Four Days

A four-day period of severe thunderstorms, including the potential for large hail and tornadoes, is expected to affect portions of Texas starting Saturday, April 11, 2026. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has included large areas of the state in its severe weather outlooks for four consecutive days, extending from Saturday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

According to reporting from the San Antonio Express-News, the shift in weather is driven by a surge of moisture moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. This moisture is expected to interact with a broad system of low atmospheric pressure currently positioned in the western United States.

Early Outlook and Precipitation

The threat of severe storms is expected to remain low through Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, 2026. During this window, the low-pressure system will remain positioned over the Pacific Ocean.

While widespread severe weather is unlikely during the end of the work week, moisture will increase rain chances in parts of South Texas. Areas in and around San Antonio are forecast to have a 30% chance of rain on Thursday, April 9, with those chances increasing to 50% by Friday, April 10. Some gusty winds and thunder are possible during this period.

Severe Weather Timeline and Risks

The risk of severe weather will increase on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Storms are expected to develop first in West Texas, specifically impacting areas that include Lubbock, Amarillo, San Angelo, Abilene, and Midland-Odessa.

Large hail is identified as the primary threat for Saturday afternoon, April 11. The potential for a few tornadoes is also expected to increase by Saturday evening.

The overall severe weather threat, which includes damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of tornadoes, will continue across the state through Tuesday, April 14, 2026.