An upper level disturbance and Pacific front will bring medium to high chances of showers and thunderstorms to South Central Texas today. There is a marginal risk of strong to severe storms with large hail and damaging winds possible. High temperatures will be around 10 degrees above February 14th averages, ranging from the 70s to mid 80s.
Rain chances slowly increase tonight, with the best chance for rain generally expected after Midnight. Any thunderstorm activity is expected to remain north of a Del Rio to Rocksprings line. Southerly winds will keep mild temperatures in place, with overnight lows mainly in the 60s.
A level 1 of 5 risk for strong to severe storms is forecast for most of South-Central Texas today. The greatest potential for storms will be this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind, large hail, and lightning are possible. Stay weather aware if you have outdoor plans. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
The chance for thunderstorms will be on the increase Saturday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves across our area. The southern Edwards Plateau and Hill Country will be favored for storms during the afternoon hours. Farther east, the I-35 corridor and coastal plains will be favored for storms during the late afternoon into evening hours.
Temperatures will remain well above average for mid February with the warmest days during the middle of next week. There are currently no chances of rain.
The Seguin NOAA weather radio station WNG641, frequency 162.475 megahertz, is currently off the air.
For northern Caldwell County and Hays County, consider using station WXK27 in Austin with frequency 162.400 megahertz.
For southern Caldwell County, consider using station KXI56 in Gonzales with frequency 162.525 megahertz.
For Comal County and Guadalupe County, consider using station WXK67 in San Antonio with frequency 162.550 megahertz.
Have multiple ways to receive warnings. That includes city and county notification systems, local TV, the internet, and weather apps.
Interested in how to stay informed and prepared for severe weather and flooding and how to report these hazards to the NWS?
On Saturday, Feb 21st we will conduct our FloodAware, Basic Skywarn, and Advanced Skywarn classes from 830 AM to 1200 PM at Trinity University in San Antonio. This training is free and open to the public. Representatives from the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management and City of San Antonio Office of Emergency Management will be in attendance. Registration is required and space is limited. To register and obtain location and parking information for this training visit: https://forms.gle/QRq47Wz24NQ89Y6K8
Not in the San Antonio area? We have other classes scheduled around the region. For a list visit: https://weather.gov/ewx/training