See how two Texas tornado warnings on Oct 26 played out, with no tornado, wind or hail reports logged

Ended
Updated Oct 26
What happened

From Oct 26 to Oct 26, the National Weather Service had alerts in effect in Texas. At the peak, 2 warnings and 0 watches were in effect at once.

The National Weather Service alerts for this event have ended. New alerts can still be issued, so check your location for what is active now.

South Tornado Watch and Warnings at a glance

The key facts of this event in one place.

StartedOct 26
EndedOct 26
Duration1 day
Most warnings at once2
Most watches at once0
States with alerts1

Storm reports during South Tornado Watch and Warnings

Preliminary reports logged for Texas on the day this event covered.

No tornado, damaging wind or large hail reports were logged for these states on those days. Warnings are issued when a threat is detected, so a warning without a report is common.

Reports are preliminary and unverified, and one tornado can be reported more than once. Final ratings come from NWS damage surveys. SPC report map for 10/26/2026.

Recovering after a storm

If you were affected, these official-source guides cover the next steps.

Be ready for the next one: Tornado safety: watch vs warning and where to take shelter →

States that had alerts

States with active alerts tied to South Tornado Watch and Warnings, highest level first.

StateHighest alertActive alertsLocal page
TexasWarning2Texas alerts →

Common questions about South Tornado Watch and Warnings

Is the South Tornado Watch and Warnings of Oct 26 still active?

No. South Tornado Watch and Warnings ended Oct 26. Official tracking of this event has ended. To see alerts that are active where you are now, use the Near Me page with your ZIP code.

Sources and method

Alerts, forecasts and storm positions come from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, refreshed every 15 minutes. We never decide evacuation for you. Impact levels are rules-based and not an official forecast.

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