For week 26 of 2026 (Late June) Texas will experience sharply different weather patterns this week, with rounds of strong thunderstorms possible across the Panhandle and North Central Texas while much of Central, West, South and Southeast Texas settles into very hot and humid summer conditions.
Texas Panhandle
The most active weather is expected across the Panhandle, where a cold front and disturbances moving through the Plains could produce repeated rounds of thunderstorms. The strongest storms may bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall, particularly during the evening and overnight hours.
Residents should remain alert because storms may form quickly and continue after dark. Areas receiving repeated thunderstorms could also experience localized flooding.
North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding portions of North Texas will see periodic chances for thunderstorms early in the week and again later in the forecast period.
Some storms could produce strong downburst winds, lightning and brief heavy rain. Localized street flooding may occur where storms repeatedly move across the same communities.
Outside the rain, temperatures will climb well into the 90s, with heat-index readings exceeding 100 degrees in some locations.
East Texas
East Texas will remain hot and humid, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible as Gulf moisture combines with daytime heating.
Rainfall will not be evenly distributed. Some communities may remain dry while nearby areas receive a brief downpour. Any storm could bring dangerous lightning, gusty winds and temporary street flooding.
High humidity will make afternoon temperatures feel hotter than the thermometer indicates.
Houston and Southeast Texas
Houston and Southeast Texas are returning to a more typical late-June pattern following recent tropical rainfall.
Most days will be partly sunny, hot and humid, with afternoon temperatures generally ranging from the upper 80s to the middle 90s. Heat-index values could reach approximately 102 to 109 degrees, with isolated locations possibly feeling even hotter.
Rain chances should generally remain limited, although isolated coastal or afternoon showers cannot be ruled out. Heat will be the primary concern for Houston-area residents.
Central Texas and Austin
Central Texas, including Austin and the Interstate 35 corridor, should remain mostly dry under a strong ridge of high pressure.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the lower and middle 90s. Combined with Gulf moisture, the heat index could reach approximately 100 to 105 degrees.
Any thunderstorms that develop are expected to be isolated, with most communities remaining dry throughout the workweek.
San Antonio and South-Central Texas
San Antonio and surrounding parts of South-Central Texas will experience hot, humid and mostly dry conditions.
Daytime temperatures will generally reach the lower to middle 90s, while nighttime temperatures may remain in the middle to upper 70s. Heat-index values could rise above 100 degrees during the afternoon.
Rain chances will remain low, although an isolated shower or thunderstorm may develop along the Coastal Plains.
West Texas and the Permian Basin
West Texas will face some of the state’s most intense heat, particularly around Midland, Odessa and the Permian Basin.
Afternoon temperatures could reach the upper 90s or exceed 100 degrees in some communities. Heat advisories may be needed where prolonged outdoor exposure becomes dangerous.
A few isolated thunderstorms could develop, but most areas will remain hot and dry. Any storm that forms could produce strong winds because of the dry air near the surface.
Far West Texas and El Paso
El Paso and Far West Texas will remain very hot and mostly dry, with strong sunshine and low afternoon humidity.
Temperatures may approach or exceed 100 degrees in lower-elevation areas. Mountain communities will be somewhat cooler, although the sun and dry air can still produce rapid dehydration.
Isolated high-based thunderstorms may generate gusty winds even when little rain reaches the ground.
South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley
Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley will remain hot and humid, with daytime temperatures generally in the 90s.
Some inland areas could approach 100 degrees, while heat-index values may climb considerably higher. Overnight temperatures may struggle to fall below 80 degrees in some communities.
Rain chances will remain limited, although isolated coastal showers may move inland during the morning or early afternoon.
Texas Gulf Coast
The coast from Corpus Christi through Galveston and toward the Louisiana border will experience humid conditions, warm Gulf waters and generally limited rain chances.
Beach visitors and boaters should continue monitoring local forecasts for changes in winds, waves and rip-current conditions. Even when widespread rain is not expected, isolated coastal thunderstorms can develop quickly.
Statewide Outlook
The statewide pattern is expected to remain divided through much of the week: stormier and occasionally cooler across the Panhandle and northern counties, but increasingly hot and mostly dry farther south.
For most Texans, heat will be the most persistent hazard. Residents should drink plenty of water, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and check on children, older adults and pets.
Drivers should never leave anyone inside a parked vehicle, even briefly. People in storm-prone areas should keep weather alerts enabled because summer thunderstorms can develop rapidly and produce dangerous lightning, strong wind and sudden flooding.
