Multiple Rounds of Rain and Storms Expected in Texas This Week

AUSTIN, Texas — As the week progresses, Central Texas is poised for a series of rain and storms, particularly on Tuesday and Tuesday night, following a period of dreary weather. Though extensive severe weather is not forecasted, isolated strong storms and minor flooding remain possibilities.

After a night of fog, drizzle, and light rain on Monday, rain chances will increase substantially on Tuesday morning. A broken line of showers and thunderstorms is anticipated to develop across the Hill Country, sweeping from west to east throughout the day. Forecasts indicate a 70% chance of rain, with many areas expected to see measurable precipitation.

Temperatures will remain on the cool side, with highs anticipated in the mid- to upper 50s across the KVUE area. The lingering front that accompanied the Super Bowl on Sunday will drift northward, keeping Central Texas cool.

Later on Tuesday, another wave of storms is predicted. Although the Storm Prediction Center has not declared a formal severe weather threat, this second round of storms could bring stronger gusts and hail, along with heavy rain. By Wednesday morning, the weather is expected to clear.

There is a low-end risk of localized flooding through Tuesday night, with rainfall totals potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches, especially in and around Austin and the southeastern regions.

Wednesday afternoon will bring a brief warm-up, with highs potentially reaching the mid- to upper 70s. However, residents should prepare for another significant cold front arriving Wednesday evening.

This upcoming front could lead to a light freeze on Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to rise into the 40s by afternoon, alongside a few scattered showers. The most concerning aspect of this forecast could be the potential for wintry weather. If temperatures fall to freezing overnight and precipitation begins early Thursday, the Hill Country and areas along the northern Interstate 35 corridor might experience freezing rain during the morning hours.

Current models suggest that any risk of freezing rain is low, but forecasting conditions remain fluid, with the KVUE Weather Team monitoring developments closely.

For ongoing updates, stay tuned to local weather reports as the week unfolds.

The extended forecast indicates an active weather pattern overall, with temperatures experiencing notable fluctuations and rain chances increasing as the week moves forward.