Cold Front Will Bring Severe Weather to Texas
A cold front and the remnants of Hurricane Simon will move through Texas from Monday night through Wednesday.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Severe Weather
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A cold front moving through North and West Texas beginning Monday night, October 12, 2026, will trigger severe weather on Tuesday. The system includes remnants of Hurricane Simon, creating risks for large hail and tornadoes across the region.
Why it matters
The intersection of a cold front and low-pressure remnants from Hurricane Simon creates the potential for significant storm activity. Residents should prepare for rapid temperature shifts and volatile weather patterns during this transition.
The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 of 5 severe weather chance for the region. Hazards include 60 mph winds and 1.5-inch ping pong-sized hail expected throughout Tuesday.
The players
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is a federal agency responsible for providing weather forecasts, warnings, and data to protect life and property.
The details
The incoming cold front interacts with low-pressure systems from the west to destabilize the atmosphere. Rain and thunderstorm chances are expected to persist from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning as temperatures in Lubbock drop from the mid-90s to the 50s.
Timeline
October 11, 2026: Temperatures reached highs in the high 80s and low 90s.
Monday night, October 12, 2026: A cold front begins moving through North and West Texas.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Severe weather occurs with hail and tornado risks.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Lubbock temperatures drop to the 50s.
Seasonal Patterns
This storm follows the established atmospheric pattern where the remnants of tropical cyclones interact with cold fronts to create heightened severe weather risk. Such systems frequently result in rapid cooling trends, as seen by the expected temperature drops across Texas.
Residents should secure outdoor items capable of being moved by 60 mph winds and monitor local alerts for potential tornado warnings. Ensure that emergency communication devices are charged as thunderstorms move through the area Tuesday into Wednesday.
The takeaway
Severe weather events linked to tropical remnants can escalate quickly despite initial low-level forecasts. Always maintain a flexible travel schedule when a cold front is forecast to collide with tropical moisture.
Further reading
For more information on preparing for storms, see Texas Severe Weather.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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