Tornado Watch Issued for Part of the Concho Valley

SAN ANGELO, Texas  — The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 110, effective until 9:00 PM CDT, spanning across several counties in the Concho Valley region.

The affected areas include Archer, Baylor, Borden, Callahan, Childress, Clay, Coke, Cottle, Dickens, Fisher, Foard, Glasscock, Hardeman, Haskell, Howard, Irion, Jones, Kent, King, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Reagan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Sterling, Stonewall, Taylor, Throckmorton, Tom Green, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties.

A Tornado Watch means conditions exist for the development of storms capable of producing tornadoes.  

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are anticipated late this afternoon and into the night, with the potential for severe weather, primarily to the north of a line stretching from Mertzon to San Angelo to Brownwood. The primary threats include very large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

Looking ahead, scattered thunderstorms are expected over the weekend, with the main hazard being dangerous lightning.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about weather updates and to take necessary precautions to ensure safety.

For further information and updates, please monitor local news outlets and the National Weather Service.