Powerful thunderstorms swept through the Gulf Coast area knocking out power to many locations

Damaging thunderstorm gusts across the Lone Star state.

NOTE: A thunderstorm is considered severe when wind speeds reach 58 mph or greater or hail size 1″ in diameter or greater.

PERIOD EARLY NEXT WEEK, ESPECIALLY TUESDAY, WILL HAVE TO BE WATCHED CLOSELY FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

Quiet weather settles in the next few days before showers and thunderstorms return early next week

Thursdays powerful thunderstorms swept through the Gulf Coast area knocking out power to many locations

Damaging thunderstorm gusts across the Lone Star state (Thursday, May 16)

NOTE: A thunderstorm is considered severe when wind speeds reach 58 mph or greater or hail size 1″ in diameter or greater.

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