A severe weather outbreak is unfolding across Texas and Oklahoma, with multiple reports of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for these areas, highlighting the potential for very large hail, destructive winds, and isolated tornadoes. Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci has been actively tracking these storms, reporting on conditions such as rotating thunderstorms and supercells between Abilene and Benjamin, Texas. Additionally, a multi-vortex tornado was reported moving into Hawkey, Texas, with a direct encounter of a tornado crossing the road in Hawley, Texas. The severe weather threat is expected to persist with further storms anticipated across the Plains, including potential strong tornadoes early next week. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10pm CT. Enhanced risk for tornadoes and hail has been noted, with a tornado watch in place until 10 PM CT. The threat extends to the Permian Basin tomorrow, with conditions favorable for very large hail and tornadoes. Storms are also firing west of Abilene and near Fort Stockton, Texas.
High-based thunderstorms, including supercells, cropping up near Fort Stockton, Texas. @MatthewCappucci is watching: https://t.co/4xswlIAACD
05/04/2024 2:16 PM CDT: A multi-day severe weather outbreak is expected this upcoming Monday-Wednesday. Intense tornadoes will be possible. Now is the time to make or review your severe weather safety plans. Stay tuned for updates at https://t.co/cM2G0CEJa7 https://t.co/mLetmwBNxD
Storms going up west of Fort Stockton, Texas along I-10. These will most likely be the storms posing a large hail and #tornado threat this afternoon. #txwx https://t.co/igQEkBFpSp
Significant severe weather is expected during the afternoon hours through Monday evening. All hazards will be possible during this timeframe. Stay tuned for changing forecasts. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/dX0BuVqtoX
An Enhanced Risk has been issued for SW Texas including the Fort Stockton area. Hazards include: Tornadoes (some strong) Hail up to softball size 🥎 Here is an update from @JordanHallWX #txwx https://t.co/YE4xilLvTk
Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the southern High Plains into the Hill Country of central Texas this afternoon and evening. Several storms may produce very large hail, and a couple strong tornadoes are possible. Have multiple ways of receiving warning. https://t.co/XzEASNC0ko
A severe weather outbreak is possible on Monday across the Plains - including the risk of very large hail, strong winds and tornadoes. There are still several uncertainties in regards to how the day will evolve, we'll be breaking them down this weekend: https://t.co/PE86blWthO https://t.co/cobQGIr87u
Monday: The Plains heat up again, with widespread #severe storms across the region likely including a potentially serious #tornado threat. Depending on how things unfold, at least a few significant tornadoes are possible. SPC mentions upgrades are very possible. #KSwx #OKwx #NEwx https://t.co/ukZ7Mqtx4u
Today: the highest #tornado threat will be concentrated in the Permian Basin in West Texas, extending into the Concho Valley. Extremely large hail to softball size is also likely in addition to tornadoes (one or two possibly significant). #TXwx https://t.co/sX7fYq0DRW
Yet another outbreak of severe weather is expected across the central states once again. Damaging winds, large hail to softball size and tornadoes, some strong, are anticipated on Monday. https://t.co/t0JkGoiTY9
Scattered storms, some strong to severe, are possible this afternoon and into tonight for areas generally south of I-40 & could produce large hail & damaging wind gusts. Multiple rounds of rainfall will also pose a risk of flash flooding. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/kW5D7Nb29q
🌪️ Ingredients are more favorable for the development of strong tornadoes and very large hail in west Texas today where an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) of severe weather has been drawn. Meteorologist @EricaLopezWX has an update. https://t.co/PiG5EGRsRl
Monday continues to have the look of a large-scale severe weather outbreak across Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. Strong tornadoes will be possible. An "atmospheric backslash" of a storm system, with extra kick, will move overhead. Strong jet stream winds and lots of juice. https://t.co/qztPpzOcnk
#BeWeatherAware Severe weather concerns have increased for most areas along & W of I-35. Heavy rainfall possible, mainly along & N of a Rocksprings-Austin line. Level 1-3 (out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms from late this afternoon into early Sunday morning. https://t.co/pAzUNN7m5z
There is an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Southern High Plains https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Seeing a few strong thunderstorm cells in west-central OK otherwise mostly showers. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/sv5oqa1eoJ
Seeing a few strong storms now but severe storms may be possible later this (Saturday) afternoon into the overnight hours. Severe hazard will be low-end with hail & winds but flooding hazards will be increased, especially south. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/ERW1bpTT7Q
Enhanced Risk for Monday has been extended farther into Oklahoma with threat of a potential tornado outbreak across the plains. #okwx #kswx #newx #tornado #weather https://t.co/S4IaayqmGS
Enhanced Risk for this afternoon and evening across western/southwestern Texas. • A few tornadoes with some potentially strong • Damaging winds up to 60-70 mph • Large to very large hail up to 2-4" inches #txwx #tornado https://t.co/RhUYxTuCrW
Thunderstorms along a cold front persist across northwest Oklahoma with up to 50 mph gusts possible under the stronger storm cells. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/qclHM9M1EV
Strong storms along the cold front moving into northwest OK have the potential of going marginally severe with hail & winds as the hazards along with brief heavy rainfall. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/tfH6s5aivN
The line of dissipating rain/storms extending from northcentral OK down to I-40 in west-central OK could produce some 40-50 wind gusts as heat burst conditions will be favorable as it collapses into central OK. #okwx #texomawx
Strong storms across northern OK moving across the state line into Kansas. Still have a line of weak showers and thunderstorms extending down to I-40 in west-central OK and moving eastward. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/DlTDYw2gVC
Severe storms continue to affect portions of northcentral Oklahoma. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/ATrPJ1e3S1
Thunderstorms continue to track eastward across NW Oklahoma. Severe cells currently moving over eastern Woods and western Major counties which are capable of 60-70 mph wind gusts & up to half-dollar size hail. Storms will continue to move across northern OK #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/UIS6L2j25D
9:50 PM: Severe storms are possible through early Saturday morning across northern into central Oklahoma. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main concerns. Stay aware! #okwx https://t.co/v0L9JYhaNN
Monday will likely feature a severe weather outbreak. This is a classic synoptic-scale Tornado Alley outbreak pattern. While there remain uncertainties, the risk of all hazards – very large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, perhaps strong – is evident. https://t.co/lubqwsy2AD
For western-north Texas/far southwest Oklahoma this evening (through ~9 PM): Gusty winds are possible well ahead of thunderstorms. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/Zh28HHpb2a
Storms are beginning to approach western-north Texas and far southwest Oklahoma this evening. The strongest storms will be capable of posing a risk for large hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy rainfall. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/pFoiRxeXQ3
BIG rain-wrapped tornado near Silver, Texas via @MatthewCappucci: https://t.co/ITc8F2Bj9q
Big tornado Silverton texas # txwx https://t.co/VsldNWv8tz
Storms firing west of Abilene along Interstate 20. Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci is tracking: https://t.co/o80qkDUIKL
A #tornado watch is now in place for the South Plains through the Texas Big Country and Concho Valley. A few tornadoes (one or two significant?) are possible, along with extremely large hail, possibly bigger than softballs. #TXwx https://t.co/16hUby4NH6
Tomorrow, the threat will focus in the Permian Basin area, including Midland and Odessa. Once again, the threats are extremely large hail and tornadoes. A significant #tornado is also possible. #TXwx https://t.co/hYmmE4iahv
NEW: A Tornado Watch has been issued for #Texas until 10 PM CT. A couple of strong tornadoes possible, hail up to grapefruit size, and wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. #txwx https://t.co/sH503vMPPn
The SPC update mentions that a strong #tornado is not out of the question in parts of West Texas late this afternoon into this evening. The more widespread threat will be very large to extreme hail, possibly up to softball size. #TXwx https://t.co/UI4PugE7JT
There is an enhanced (3/5) risk for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Be sure to stay weather aware. #Txwx https://t.co/moCJPET0TH
Here is the latest SPC Severe Weather Outlook. The enhanced risk has been pushed slightly westward. All hazards will be in play this afternoon and evening. #lubwx #txwx https://t.co/3yG4pMydtP
We now have an Enhanced Risk for tomorrow across western Texas for the threat of a strong tornado and very large hail. #txwx #tornado #weather https://t.co/RlHHONDlGk
Looking at a couple of rounds of storms this evening and overnight. First round will affect mainly western north Texas and western Oklahoma between 6pm and 2am. Second round is expecting to come out of Kansas into north central Oklahoma overnight. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/mwZvjPDs1K
After a brief reprieve late this week, the Plains are gearing up for their next severe threat as the next storm system moves across the country early next week. FOX Weather meteorologists @StephenMorganTV and @MichaelEstimeWX have what you need to know. https://t.co/BI6fJRENOc
Another very active #severe weather period is likely to start on Monday across the Plains. The current indications are that storms will be widespread and intense on Monday. That will include a #tornado threat - some of which could be intense. #NEwx #KSwx #OKwx https://t.co/S6o3mozbjM
Another multi-day severe weather threat is poised to hit the central Plains early next week - and for similar areas recovering from severe weather the last few days: https://t.co/sxwwLdS3Qr
The past week has brought especially active weather across Texas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on Friday in South Texas, and a few storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. https://t.co/gxxRsWUfBv https://t.co/mPFlFHqLmc
Confidence continues to increase in the potential for impactful severe thunderstorms and fire weather conditions early next week. Currently, the greatest severe weather risk is expected on Monday across parts of the Great Plains with all hazards possible. https://t.co/aFeF8voGhN
Severe weather is back in the forecast for parts of Texas on Friday, with large hail and damaging wind threats. #txwx FOX Weather meteorologists @StephenMorganTV and @MichaelEstimeWX have the forecast. https://t.co/SPHOpZwrU0
Significant severe weather is expected next week, beginning Monday over the Plains. Supercells are likely, with tornadoes (some strong, EF-2+), big hail, and damaging winds. The severe threat shifts east, but will continue throughout the rest of the week most likely. CSU machine… https://t.co/Oe2Q1ilr4h
As expected the SPC has upgraded Monday to an Enhanced risk for Central Kansas & extreme northern section of Oklahoma and southern section of Nebraska. CSU continues to show high probs across the area with all hazards possible. #kswx #okwx #newx #txwx #weather https://t.co/6hg729dRUg
A multi-day (May 6-9), widespread severe thunderstorm outbreak is forecast to take place next week across the Plains-Midwest and parts of the East. https://t.co/nugEuTteP8
SEVERE storms Monday through Wednesday with outbreak potential. https://t.co/Dx3k0rB1H9
Severe storms may return late this evening (Friday) with a low-end marginal risk across all of western, northern, and portions of central Oklahoma and western north Texas. Up to quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts will be the potential severe hazards. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/O6zuEW2XpU
Storms persist along a slow moving sfc boundary in portions of central through southeast OK until daylight. A few cells could become strong to marginally severe with hail & wind gusts as hazards, while heavy rainfall could result in localized flooding. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/H0bY9Rj1BR
Isolated thunderstorms will continue to initiate along a slow moving weak cold front across portions of central through southcentral through southeastern OK. A few of these storms could produce small hail and gusty winds and localized heavy rainfall #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/p7MqdoGZKa
RAPID rotation in Abilene! Seek shelter NOW! @MatthewCappucci is tracking: https://t.co/lNtOu1fQhl
DIRECT INTERCEPT. @MatthewCappucci just had a low-end tornado cross the road less than 100 feet in front of him in Hawley, Texas. Seek shelter NOW. https://t.co/for0beM8W0
MULTI VORTEX tornado moving into Hawkey, Texas. @MatthewCappucci is LIVE in the app: https://t.co/4t0u7Ksia6
Supercells continue to rapidly form between Abilene and Benjamin, Texas. @MatthewCappucci is tracking: https://t.co/8TAGNLDyIu
Parts of Texas are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm CT. Large hail is very likely. FOX Weather meteorologist @JaneMinarWX has the latest. #TXwx https://t.co/EtN2vouRLW
Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci is in Stamford, Texas as rotating thunderstorms fire. Any cells today could produce very large, destructive hail, damaging winds or an isolated tornado. https://t.co/JA7YeVPmet