Texas Tracks Two Weather Systems Bringing Severe Weather with Threats of Flooding, Hail, Tornadoes

Two weather systems are being monitored as they pass through southeast Texas, bringing with them the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, coastal flooding, hail, and thunderstorms.

Southeast Texas

Monday forecast data shows an area of low pressure in south Texas and a cold front in west Texas are both making their way through SouthEast Texas today. This afternoon, the region may experience severe weather and even flooding depending on how these systems align.

By 4 PM today, the forecast shows a 100% chance of rain in Houston with the downpour waning down 40% chance by 7 PM.

Tornadoes, strong winds, and hail are the most dangerous types of severe weather. With the possibility of 3 to 6 inches of rain, coastal cities are at risk of flooding. Coastal Cities include parts of Bay City, Danbury, and Galveston.

The region experiences a week of cold weather, with the next chance of precipitation on Saturday, Click2Houston reports.

Texas Panhandle

Today, a fast-moving upper-level storm system will affect Texas. The Texas Panhandle and the eastern half of the state will likely experience precipitation from that system. Along the Upper Texas Coast or within roughly 25-40 miles of the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas, isolated severe storms are possible.

This morning, snow accumulation is anticipated in the eastern and northern Texas Panhandle, which is primarily located north of Interstate 40 but extends south into southwestern Oklahoma. Today's forecast calls for heavy, wet snow to cause travel delays from the Texas Panhandle moving into Southwest and Southern Oklahoma.

In Northeast Texas and Texoma, a few snowflakes may mix with rain this evening, but significant accumulations are unlikely.

Chances of Rain

Following today's chance of precipitation, the region will experience several days of dry weather. The next rain-maker could start on Friday and Saturday in the southern and southeastern regions of Texas, except for a chance for light snow in West Texas on Wednesday.

Over the next few days, a second reinforcement of cooler air will move south into Texas. Although not extremely cold for this time of year, temperatures will continue to be on the cooler end of the spectrum. The region won't experience anything oppressively hot this week either. Thanksgiving Week looks to bring more below-average weather, Texas Storm Chasers reports.

Read also: Snow and Rain to Sweep Across Northeast and Plains as Winter Comes Near 

Austin Outdoor Activities

Weather conditions may not be optimal for outdoor activities today. These activities include fishing, running, golf, biking or cycling, and going to the beach or pool.

For example, it depends on a variety of weather factors whether it is a favorable or unfavorable day to go fishing. Fish feeding behavior is influenced by precipitation amount and intensity. The chances of fish biting frequently are influenced by variations in air and water temperatures.

AccuWeather shares a safety tip that fish are often more active in the early morning and late evening. Fish tend to feed most heavily just in the middle of a warm front and before a cold front, so anglers should pay close attention to weather fronts as they pass through. While heavy rain results in less active fish, light rain is advantageous for fishing because it stirs up surface food.

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