The tornado watches throughout Central Texas expired at midnight Thursday.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for McLennan, Coryell, Lampasas, Bell, Southeastern Bosque, Southeastern Hill, Western Limestone and Falls counties until 11:15 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
A tornado watch has been issued for Bell, McLennan, Coryell, Falls and Lampasas counties until midnight, the NWS said.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hamilton, Coryell and Bosque counties until 9:45 p.m. A strong thunderstorm from the Brownwood and Coleman area may move eastward towards Hamilton County. The storm has the potential for large wind and strong winds.
Chief meteorologist Andy Andersen has more details on the storm's movement.
A tornado watch has been issued for Brown, Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, Bosque, Hill and Navarro counties until midnight, meteorologist Zac Scott said. A thunderstorm watch is also out for San Saba County until 11 p.m.
Storms may start to develop between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Scott said. The highest chances for severe weather will be across North Texas into the Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas region. Damaging hail, wins and a tornado or two will be possible with the strongest storms.
Scott wants to emphasize that not everyone will see severe weather.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Scattered (50%) showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may become severe. Wind: S 5-15 mph. Low: 75°.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated (20%) showers and thunderstorms. Wind: S 10-20 mph. Wind gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index between 105° - 106°. High: 98°.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Clouds increase. Lingering isolated thunderstorms possible out near Highway 281. Wind: S 5-15 mph. Low: 77°.
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EXTENDED FORECAST:
Friday: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93.
Tuesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
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