CENTRAL, Texas — A tornado warning was issued for parts of Bell, Coryell and Hamilton Counties early Friday afternoon.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the following counties: Bell, Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Leon, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Limestone and Robertson.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Bell, McLennan, Burnet, Williamson, Bosque, Hill and Coryell counties as well.
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According to the 6 News Weather Team, severe storms are expected to make their way through Central Texas beginning late Friday afternoon.
Warm and muggy conditions are expected throughout the day. As a very strong cold front moves in these conditions will create a favorable environment for severe storms to develop around the I-35 corridor by about 5 p.m.
According to the 6 News Weather Team, the area under an enhanced risk for severe storms spans from San Saba through College Station. Outside of those areas are labeled as a slight risk for severe weather, but should still be weather aware.
With the threat of severe weather comes the risk of damaging winds, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. As of the time this article was written, there were no immediate threats of severe weather. However, this can and is expected to change later in the day.
Showers and storms are expected to be out of the Central Texas area by about 9 p.m., leaving behind cooler temps as we move into the weekend.
Sunday: Sunny with highs near 81° Wind: W 5-10 mph
Monday: Sunny with highs near 81° Wind: SE 10-15 mph
Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs near 80° Wind: SE around 10 mph
Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs near 80°
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with highs near 82°
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