Texas faces severe weather Wednesday, with multiple warnings issued for the Lone Star State.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for many South Texas counties and warned of severe fire conditions in some areas on Wednesday. A weather map produced by the National Weather Service on Tuesday night showed a series of strong to severe thunderstorms and precipitation over the U.S.-Mexico border before continuing northeastward Wednesday morning, past coastal areas and San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi. City.
In February, Northeast Texas faced a similar threat of thunderstorms and large hail due to another low-pressure system, marking the early arrival of severe cyclonic weather in the region.
“A series of severe to severe storms continues to move eastward, away from the I-35 corridor. A few storms may bring small hail and damaging wind gusts. Light to moderate rain continues along the I-35 corridor between parts of St. Louis . The Bureau of Meteorology reported early Wednesday morning. Weekly newspaper The National Weather Service was contacted for comment via email outside of normal business hours.
A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for coastal areas around Corpus Christi, with rainfall and wind gusts up to 60 mph expected early Wednesday morning. There may be damage to roofs, siding and trees in the area, and the National Weather Service recommended they move to an indoor room on the lowest level of the building “to protect themselves.”
Quarter-size hail is also expected to cause potential damage to vehicles in the following areas: Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, East Bernard, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison, Orchard, Weston Lakes and Cinco Ranch.
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The rainband is expected to continue moving eastward across Texas toward neighboring Louisiana and Mississippi, which have already experienced heavy rain this week. The storm is expected to reach the Baton Rouge area around 7 a.m. Wednesday and continue moving east.
“Currently, a very active weather pattern is occurring in most areas
Lots of showers and showers across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River
Thunderstorms affect the area, causing a variety of severe weather
The latest short-term forecast from the National Weather Service shows that “multiple flash flooding events are possible overnight from east-central Texas to parts of western Mississippi as more heavy rains are coming.”
There is also a risk of wildfires in Texas as rain dries out and temperatures rise Wednesday. Red flag warnings are issued when warm temperatures, very low humidity and strong winds are expected to increase the risk of fires.
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A red flag warning is issued for La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Islands, Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands.
“Severe fire weather is possible throughout Wednesday as northwest winds increase and relative humidity values drop following the cold front,” the National Weather Service reported. It warned that wind gusts of up to 45 mph and humidity as low as 20 percent were possible. Will encourage the spread of fire.
“Any fire that occurs has the potential to spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended,” one warning reads. “Residents are urged to exercise caution in all outdoor activities that may inadvertently spark wildfires. Report wildfires promptly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.”
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