Fri May 02 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Severe Thunderstorms Expected to Slam Southeast Texas

**Austin, TX –** Southeast Texas is bracing for a day of severe thunderstorms, bringing with it the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and a low risk of tornadoes. The National Weather Service, citing Texas Storm Chasers, warns of a line of storms moving southward this evening, which will eventually bring an end to the severe weather overnight into Saturday.

Heavy rainfall is expected throughout the day and into tonight, posing a significant flash flood risk. Residents are urged to be cautious of rapidly rising creeks and streams, and to avoid driving through flooded areas. Hailstones as large as baseballs are possible.

While Saturday is predicted to be calmer across most of Texas, the Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas may experience lingering storm chances into the evening.

Texas Storm Chasers encourages residents to monitor weather conditions closely using their interactive radar at [https://texasstormchasers.com/radar](https://texasstormchasers.com/radar). Further severe weather is anticipated next week, according to the forecast.

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