Thunderstorms predicted today, tonight and over the weekend have led to the issuance of a hazardous weather outlook for Lampasas County.
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties at 5:30 a.m. Friday, citing thunderstorm chances this afternoon.
“Scattered thunderstorms will redevelop mainly south of I-20 through the afternoon. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning can all be expected with storms today,” meteorologists said. “Additional thunderstorms will approach North Texas from the west tonight.”
These storms may remain over the weekend.
“Daily storm chances will continue through the weekend,” NWS officials said. “Heavy rainfall will likely accompany this activity and could lead to localized flash flooding concerns, especially over areas that will already be saturated due to recent rainfall.”
STORMY WEEKEND FORECAST
Local forecasts predict a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Today’s highs are expected to reach 76 degrees, with an east-southeast wind of 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight will see a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Lows are expected to reach 67 degrees with an east-southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
On Saturday, chances of showers and thunderstorms will continue at 30%, mainly after 4 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 79, and east-southeast winds around 10 mph.
On Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Lows are expected to reach 66 degrees, with a southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Chances of rain and storm remain at 60% on Sunday, mainly after 1 p.m. Those chances drop to 20% Sunday evening, with rain and storms more likely to occur before 1 a.m.
The workweek will begin with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. on Monday.