As per reports, National Weather Service (NWS) and local meteorological agencies have forecast multiple rounds of thunderstorms, severe weather, and localized flash flooding across parts of Central Texas between Tuesday (19 May) and Sunday (24 May).
• The first significant round of storms is expected from Tuesday (19 May) evening into early Wednesday (20 May) as a cold front and dryline system move southeast across Central Texas. Forecasters indicated a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe storms, with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall expected in parts of Central Texas, including the Austin metropolitan area and surrounding counties.
• The National Weather Service forecast for areas near Rockwood in Coleman County stated that thunderstorms and showers are expected daily between Tuesday (19 May) and Sunday (24 May).
• Rainfall probabilities are forecast between 40 to 80 percent during this period, with repeated rounds of storms increasing the risk of localized flash flooding. Forecast rainfall amounts between Tuesday (19 May) and Thursday (21 May) may range between 0.25 to 0.75 inches per storm cycle in some locations.
• Meteorological agencies further stated that gusty southerly winds between 20 to 30 miles per hour are expected across parts of Central Texas through Monday (18 May) night.
• Current conditions recorded near Brady, Texas, on Monday (18 May) included wind gusts reaching approximately 26 miles per hour, humidity levels near 66 percent, and temperatures around 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Separately, the National Weather Service issued multiple coastal and marine advisories across the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday (18 May). Coastal Flood Advisories and Coastal Flood Statements remain in effect until 1200 hours local time (1700 hours UTC) on Monday (18 May) for parts of the Corpus Christi and Brownsville coastal regions, including Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands, Calhoun Islands, Kenedy Island, Willacy Island, and Cameron Island counties.
• Authorities warned of isolated minor coastal flooding, elevated water levels, localized road inundation, flooding of parks and beach access roads, and hazardous surf conditions.
• High Rip Current Risks remain in effect from Monday (18 May) morning through Tuesday (19 May) evening across multiple Gulf-facing beaches, including South Padre Island, Galveston Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Matagorda Peninsula, and beaches near Corpus Christi. Officials warned that dangerous rip currents may create life-threatening conditions for swimmers and beachgoers.
• Additionally, Small Craft Advisories remain in effect until 0900 hours local time (1400 hours UTC) on Tuesday (19 May) for multiple coastal waters, bays, and Gulf marine zones along the Texas coast, including Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi Bay, Baffin Bay, and adjacent offshore waters. Forecast conditions include southeast winds between 15 to 20 knots, gusts reaching up to 30 knots, and sea heights between four to eight feet, creating hazardous conditions for small vessels and marine operators.
• The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory until 1600 hours local time (2100 hours UTC) on Monday (18 May) for parts of southern Texas, including Cameron, Willacy, and Kenedy counties. Forecast wind speeds are expected to reach approximately 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 45 miles per hour, potentially causing isolated power outages, blowing debris, downed tree limbs, and hazardous driving conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
