Chance for storms tonight and tomorrow, another chance for Sunday (Mother's Day)

On this episode of First Alert Weather Extra, meteorologist Andrew Tate previews the next round of unsettled weather across East Texas, including a low storm chance tonight, a First Alert Weather Day on Wednesday, and another possible round of rain on Mother’s Day Sunday. Andrew explains where storms could develop along the I-30 corridor, why Wednesday afternoon and evening carry the better chance for stronger thunderstorms, and what the main threats look like right now, including damaging winds, large hail, and a low tornado risk. He also walks through the latest seven-day forecast, expected rainfall totals, and what to expect from Thursday into the weekend as rain chances gradually decrease before rising again on Sunday. The episode also takes a broader look at the weather pattern driving East Texas conditions, including northwest flow, Pacific moisture, a cold front, and how these features may keep rain in the forecast into next week before drier weather potentially returns. In addition, Andrew shares a weather history segment on the May 5–6, 1930 tornado outbreak, highlights a fascinating space-weather-adjacent science story about a distant icy world beyond Pluto, and features two satellite images of the day showing a major North American storm system and a dust storm over Illinois. Listeners also get an important programming note: because Wednesday is expected to be an active weather day, there will be no new episode on Wednesday, with First Alert Weather Extra returning on Thursday. If you want a clear, local forecast covering East Texas storm timing, Wednesday severe weather risk, Mother’s Day rain chances, and the extended outlook, this episode has you covered.