Severe T'Storm Warning in SE WY — August 26 — SevereWX

LIVE Severe Weather Updates: August 26, 2026

The Storm Prediction Center has outlined an Enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms across the Texas Panhandle area on this Wednesday, August 26. This level signals the potential for significant wind damage, very large hail, or isolated tornadoes from any storms that develop. Right now, activity is focusing in portions of extreme southwestern Oklahoma and northwestern Texas, where forecasters see enough instability and wind profiles for storms to intensify quickly over the next few hours.

No watches or warnings are active at this time, but conditions remain favorable for isolated severe storms through the overnight and into the morning. Earlier today, the Day 1 outlook locked in the Enhanced risk centered near Amarillo, Texas, highlighting the main threat zone. We'll track any new developments closely as storms initiate and move.

Timeline

11:20 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion flags severe storm risk in SW Oklahoma/NW Texas

Forecasters at the Storm Prediction Center released a mesoscale discussion late Tuesday night, targeting portions of extreme southwestern Oklahoma into northwestern Texas for severe thunderstorm potential. Storms in the area could bring damaging winds and large hail, though the chance of issuing a watch remains low at around 20 percent. This update underscores the focused threat overnight as storms begin to take shape amid favorable atmospheric conditions.

1:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Wyoming

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Goshen and Platte counties in Wyoming until 2:00 AM EDT. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Take shelter if severe weather approaches your location.

What's Next

Severe potential lingers overnight in northwest Texas and southwest Oklahoma under Enhanced risk. Scattered thunderstorms across the central Plains could intensify, including the warned storms in Wyoming. Monitor radar and local alerts for possible extensions or new development.

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