Waco, Texas – Strong thunderstorms are moving across Central and North Texas early this morning, bringing an immediate risk for damaging winds and hail along the I-35 corridor through the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Fort Worth and Austin/San Antonio, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 101 remains in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday for a large portion of Central, North Central, and South Central Texas.
The watch includes major population centers such as Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, Waco, Temple, Killeen, Austin, and surrounding communities. Counties impacted stretch from Bell, McLennan, and Coryell counties in Central Texas to Parker and Hood counties west of Fort Worth, and south into Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Kerr counties.
Storms moving through this region could produce wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, capable of downing trees and power lines, along with pockets of hail. Lightning and heavy downpours may also reduce visibility along major roadways including I-35, I-20, and Highway 183.
Urban areas like Austin and Waco could see brief street flooding during heavier bursts, especially in low-lying or poor drainage areas. Conditions may change rapidly as storm clusters move east through the early morning hours.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, keep mobile alerts enabled, and be prepared to move indoors quickly if warnings are issued. Drivers should use caution on wet roads and be alert for sudden wind gusts.
The severe threat is expected to diminish after 8 a.m., but additional storms could redevelop later, and further watches or warnings may be issued as this active pattern continues.
