Severe Storms Possible Friday Morning, Weekend Sees Continued Threat

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Severe weather is possible across the Concho Valley early Friday and through the weekend with the greatest threat being large hail and damaging winds.  

Today's Outlook

This afternoon, thunderstorms that do form could quickly intensify, posing a risk of large hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds.

Evening into Friday Morning

Moving into the evening, large hail and tornadoes remain possible, with the threat of damaging winds increasing overnight and continuing into Friday morning before shifting eastward by 7 to 9 AM CDT.

Looking Ahead to the Weekend

As we enter the long term forecast, Friday through Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms may persist into Friday morning in southeastern areas before moving eastward. 

Saturday's Forecast

Saturday brings the potential for additional severe thunderstorms as rich low-level moisture returns ahead of a developing trough over the Desert Southwest. Thunderstorms could develop as early as Saturday morning, primarily in the Big Country region, with more widespread activity expected along and ahead of the dryline in the afternoon and evening. Supercells with large hail and tornadoes are possible, especially Saturday evening as low-level shear increases.

Weekend Night Outlook

Saturday night sees a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms, potentially severe, with precipitation lingering into Sunday morning, especially in southeast counties.

Extended Outlook

For early next week, low rain chances persist mainly over southeast counties on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, while another trough may bring additional showers and thunderstorms by mid-week, although details remain uncertain.

Weekend Weather Summary

• Friday: A 30 percent chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, possibly severe, with gradual clearing and a high near 88.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear skies with a low around 64, accompanied by a south wind.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, followed by a high near 90.
• Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, possibly severe, transitioning to likely showers after 1 AM, with a low around 60.

Stay weather-aware and prepared for changing conditions, especially during the heightened risk periods.