Severe Weather in Texas Has No Off Season

Living in Texas gets you familiar with all kinds of severe weather. Just when you think you're out of the woods with one kind of weather threat, another one rears its head.

Many people wonder when the severe weather season ends in Texas, and the real answer probably isn't one they want to hear. It really never ends.

When Does Tornado Season Start in Texas?

Tornado season in Texas usually begins in March and lasts through May. Severe storms dump insane amounts of rain and hail on us during this time. Once the season is over, though, new threats emerge.

Say hello to the brutal Texas heat. Triple-digit temperatures are commonplace in the Lone Star State in the summer, and the blistering heat can hang around for several months.

While you're trying your best to find ways to cool off, there's also the threat of drought. Red flag warnings are a dime a dozen, and the threat of wildfires in parts of Texas is a constant looming threat.

Winter Isn’t the Break You Think It Is

Eventually, your prayers will be answered for cooler temperatures. This is when the bitter cold sets in. Now, you've got to prepare for freezing severe weather. Winter storms will blow through and dump crazy amounts of snow and ice on you.

During the winter storm season, travel can be treacherous. Keeping warm during a power outage can be tricky. Just when you think winter is over in Texas, it comes back for an encore and at least one more winter storm.

Why There’s No “Safe” Season in Texas

The good news is that the winter weather will move on. The bad news is that it usually leads right back to the start of tornado and severe storm season again.

So, when someone asks you when the severe weather season is over in Texas, tell them it doesn't. That's not how we roll in the Lone Star State.

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Source: The Truth About Severe Weather Season in Texas

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