Severe Thunderstorm & Lightning Radar — Texas
The Texas Thunderstorm Radar tracks real-time convective storm cells, lightning discharges, severe wind shear, and potential hail cores operating across {state}. Monitor live severe thunderstorm warnings, cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and convective storm cells across Texas in real time. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (Texas)
Radar surveillance across Texas relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KHGX** (Houston/Galveston Radar in Houston), **KFWS** (Dallas/Fort Worth Radar in Fort Worth), **KEWP** (Austin/San Antonio Radar in New Braunfels), **KCRP** (Corpus Christi Radar in Corpus Christi), **KBRO** (Brownsville Radar in Brownsville), **KAMA** (Amarillo Radar in Amarillo), **KLBB** (Lubbock Radar in Lubbock), **KSJT** (San Angelo Radar in San Angelo). These high-frequency microwave radar sites transmit pulsed radio beams every 4.5 to 10 minutes, generating real-time base reflectivity scans.
Active Station Callsigns
How to Read Thunderstorm Radar Scale
Indicates light rain or atmospheric drizzle that usually does not impede travel.
Represents steady, moderate rainfall. Roads may experience pooling and reduced visibility.
Indicates torrential downpours, severe convective thunderstorms, lightning, or potential hail cores.
Regional Climate & Atmospheric Context
Texas spans multiple severe weather zones, ranging from Tornado Alley in North Texas to Gulf Coast tropical storm corridors. Rapid convective storm development is frequent during spring and autumn. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.