Texas and Oklahoma to See Widespread Rain and Thunderstorms Sunday Afternoon Into Night
TEXAS — A new storm system is set to move into Texas and Oklahoma on Sunday, bringing widespread rain and scattered thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
According to high-resolution weather guidance, showers and storms will begin developing late Sunday afternoon, spreading eastward across the Texas Panhandle, North Texas, and into central Oklahoma. By Sunday night, rainfall coverage is expected to expand significantly, with heavier downpours and isolated thunderstorm activity likely in multiple regions.
Storm Timing and Impact Areas
Radar projections show strong development beginning west of Abilene and Midland, with rain bands pushing into Fort Worth, Dallas, and Oklahoma City by late evening. The southern line of storms is expected to extend through Austin and Waco, gradually moving toward east Texas overnight.
“We’re expecting moderate to heavy rainfall across much of north and central Texas with possible thunder,” forecasters noted. “Localized flooding could develop in areas where the heaviest rain persists.”
Forecast Details
- Timing: Late Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning
- Primary threats: Heavy rain, isolated lightning, minor flooding in low-lying areas
- Areas affected: Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Waco, Austin, and Lubbock
- Conditions: Cooler air and saturated soils may slow water drainage, increasing ponding risk
Meteorologists expect the storm coverage to peak Sunday night, gradually tapering off into Monday morning as the system moves eastward.
What Residents Should Do
Drivers are advised to exercise caution during the Sunday night commute and to avoid flooded roadways. The National Weather Service recommends keeping updated on weather alerts and radar conditions as rainfall increases across the region.
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