PHOTOS: Severe weather hits Central Texas Thursday morning, evening

Top video: Hail in Lago Vista

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A round of strong to severe storms developed over Central Texas Thursday morning, dropping hail in parts of the Hill Country.

KXAN viewers in Fredericksburg and Blanco County went outside to capture the hail through photos and videos. Here’s a compilation.


LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas Thursday

Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (Courtesy: Chloe Wanek)Hail in San Marcos, Texas on March 2, 2023 (Courtesy: Gretchen McMahon)Hail pellets in Marble Falls 3/2/23 (Courtesy: Scott Sanders)Hail in Fredericksburg. 3/2/23 (Courtesy: Chloe Wanek)Hail in Fredericksburg 3/2/23. (Courtesy: Heather Watson)Hail in San Marcos 3/2/23. (Courtesy: Jessica Smith)Hail in San Marcos 3/2/23 (KXAN Viewer-submitted photo)Hail measurements from North Blanco 3/2/23. (KXAN Viewer-submitted photo) Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)

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Hail bouncing off a trampoline in Fredericksburg, Texas

Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas (Courtesy: Chris Barnett)

A second widespread round of storms hit Thursday afternoon and evening from about 3 to 10 p.m., according to the First Warning Weather team.

Viewers sent in photos of hail, wind, rain and lightning. See those photos below.

Lightning in Driftwood, Texas, 3/2/23. [Courtesy of Louie Chaump]Hail in San Marcos, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail in San Marcos, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail in San Marcos, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail in San Marcos, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Pea-sized hail in Johnson City, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Lynn Bridges]Pea-sized hail in Johnson City, Texas, March 2, 2023. [Courtesy of Lynn Bridges]

Severe storm conditions moved out of the Central Texas area around 9 p.m. Thursday.

 

Top video: Hail in Lago Vista

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A round of strong to severe storms developed over Central Texas Thursday morning, dropping hail in parts of the Hill Country.

KXAN viewers in Fredericksburg and Blanco County went outside to capture the hail through photos and videos. Here’s a compilation.


LIVE BLOG: Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas Thursday
Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (Courtesy: Chloe Wanek)Hail in San Marcos, Texas on March 2, 2023 (Courtesy: Gretchen McMahon)Hail pellets in Marble Falls 3/2/23 (Courtesy: Scott Sanders)Hail in Fredericksburg. 3/2/23 (Courtesy: Chloe Wanek)Hail in Fredericksburg 3/2/23. (Courtesy: Heather Watson)Hail in San Marcos 3/2/23. (Courtesy: Jessica Smith)Hail in San Marcos 3/2/23 (KXAN Viewer-submitted photo)Hail measurements from North Blanco 3/2/23. (KXAN Viewer-submitted photo) Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas on March 2, 2023 (KXAN Viewer Photo)

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Hail bouncing off a trampoline in Fredericksburg, Texas

Hail in Fredericksburg, Texas (Courtesy: Chris Barnett)

A second widespread round of storms is expected Thursday afternoon and evening from about 3 to 10 p.m., according to the First Warning Weather team.

Then, later in the evening, severe weather hit the Travis County and Williamson County areas, and viewers sent in photos of hail, wind, rain and lightning. See those photos below.

Lightning storm photo from Driftwood, TexasHail storm photo in San Marc [courtesy of Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail storm photo in San Marc [courtesy of Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail storm photo in San Marc [courtesy of Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Hail storm photo in San Marc [courtesy of Courtesy of Connie Gandrud]Pea sized hail in Johnson City [courtesy of Lynn Bridges]Pea sized hail in Johnson City [courtesy of Lynn Bridges]

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