Bottom Line
The forecast for Eclipse Day continues to be mostly cloudy due to a combination of high and low
clouds, but partial viewability is still likely in some areas. There is a potential for severe storms
late this afternoon (after the eclipse) through Wednesday with all hazards possible.
Overview
● Thunderstorm Forecast for Eclipse Day (Today):
○ There’s now only a 10% for showers/storms before and around eclipse time, with
the highest chances across southern Central Texas.
○ Severe thunderstorms are still expected to develop AFTER the Eclipse has
occurred, likely 4 PM and onward.
○ The primary threat with the activity this afternoon and evening is large hail, but a
threat for damaging winds and tornadoes also exists.
■ The threat for severe weather is expected to continue into the overnight
hours, including a potential for nighttime tornadoes.
○ Additional severe storms will move in from the west this evening while storms are
ongoing across North & Central Texas. These storms will be particularly favorable
for a very large hail threat.
○ A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of East and Central Texas beginning at 7 PM
tonight. As the storms transition into more of a linear complex, the primary threat
will transition to heavy rain and flooding.
● A relative “lull” in thunderstorm activity will occur in the early morning hours Tuesday,
before additional widespread thunderstorms develop and continue into Wednesday. The
Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 AM Wednesday.
○ These storms will again contain a threat for large to very large hail, damaging
winds, and tornadoes. The flooding threat will be highest during this time.
● Thunderstorm activity will likely linger through much of Wednesday, however the threat
for any severe weather is low during this time.
● Most rain is expected to exit the region by Wednesday night.
NWS Update Mon Apr 08 2024.pdf (1.8 MB)