More severe weather reported in Texas after tornadoes, hail seen Friday
The Storm Prediction Center received dozens of reports of severe weather, including tennis ball-size hail along Interstate 10, southwest of Midland, and a wind gust to 81 mph south of Lubbock on Friday.
Strong thunderstorms move across West Texas overnight
Thunderstorms were reported across West Texas overnight Saturday into Sunday and put on quite the lightning show for residents across the area.
Tornadoes and large hail were reported across eastern New Mexico and western Texas Friday as severe storms ripped across the region. And, Texas faced another risk of severe weather Saturday and into the overnight hours.
(FOX Weather)
The Storm Prediction Center received dozens of reports of severe weather, including tennis ball-size hail along Interstate 10, southwest of Midland, and a wind gust to 81 mph south of Lubbock on Friday.
A tornado was observed in Fort Stockton, Texas, early Friday afternoon. No serious damage or injuries were reported.
Large hail stones were also reported in Villanueva, New Mexico, and weather enthusiasts captured photos of the large chunks of ice in Sanderson and Dryden, Texas. Baseball-sized hail stones were reported in Sheffield, Texas.
![Hail found between Sanderson and Dryden, Texas. June 2, 2023.]()
Image 1 of 2Hail found between Sanderson and Dryden, Texas. June 2, 2023. (@kenzieranae and @AtColeHood / Twitter)
![Hail found about 8 miles southeast of Sanderson, Texas. June 2, 2023.]()
Image 2 of 2Hail found about 8 miles southeast of Sanderson, Texas. June 2, 2023. (@kenzieranae / Twitter)
On Saturday, there were reports of trees down in Rusk County and 1.75-inch hail near Placid.
Stormy streak continues
Lubbock has received measurable rain on 11 days over the last two weeks, and the blocking pattern that has kept rain in the forecast every day from the Northern Rockies to Texas was expected to continue through the weekend.
Another risk of severe weather hugged the Texas-Mexico border Saturday into Saturday night, with damaging wind gusts and large hail as the primary threats.
The severe weather threat shifted to southern Texas on Sunday.
(FOX Weather)
Outside that severe risk, rains will fall in the Central Plains, currently home to the worst drought conditions in the country. The forecast could not be better as these storms will have the potential for very heavy, soaking rain.
Parts of the exceptional drought area in Kansas could see an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain over the next 7 days. Portions of the Texas Panhandle may see 3 to 5 inches of rain.
(FOX Weather)