Weather Update: Thursday, May 2nd: Severe storms bring tornadoes to the Big Country

Darrius Stringer

May 2, 2024 at 11:48 PM

Weather Update: Thursday, May 2nd: Severe storms bring tornadoes to the Big Country

We are finally seeing storms die down this evening across the Big Country. There were three tornadoes in the Big Country today one near Hawley, the other near Ballinger, and there was another tornado confirmed in Coleman County near the Ivie Reservoir and near Concho Park Marina. Storms also produced tennis ball to baseball and softball size hail in those stronger storms in Runnels and Jones County. Unfortunately, there’s more potential for storms tomorrow afternoon and evening so buckle up Big Country.

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