NWS: Severe Thunderstorms Headed to the Concho Valley Again

 

SAN ANGELO, TX – Severe thunderstorms are again headed toward the San Angelo area Saturday afternoon following devastating hail storms earlier this week.

According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the entire area until 10 p.m. Saturday night.

Radar is showing massive storms from Ft. Stockton to Del Rio moving rapidly to the northeast.  These storms will impact the San Angelo area.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across West Central Texas during the evening hours. Some storms will likely be severe.

Storm hazards will be large to very large hail, damaging winds, and lightning. In addition, some of the storms may produce heavy rainfall, which may lead to localized flash flooding.

There is a 40 percent chance of rain tonight with increasing chances through the Memorial Day weekend.

Additional thunderstorms will be possible at times, across various portions of West Central Texas Friday through Memorial Day, and into the middle of next week.

Some strong to severe storms will be possible with strong winds, hail, and lightning being the main threats. The risk of severe storms will need to be monitored.

Heavy rainfall may also occur, which could lead to flooding.

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