Strong winds and dry conditions are creating hazardous weather across West Central Texas on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Warning and a Red Flag Warning for the region.
Governor Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfire danger expected across West Texas and an increased risk of severe storms in North and East Texas this week.
The National Weather Service warns of a high-impact weather event affecting West Central Texas, including San Angelo, with threats of severe storms, damaging winds, and fire danger through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued fire weather warnings and severe weather advisories for West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley, due to critical fire conditions and the potential for thunderstorms this week.
Temperatures in San Angelo and surrounding areas are expected to remain above normal through early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
A TPWD survey of fish populations in Lake Nasworthy showed promising preliminary results, including the best white bass numbers they've seen in over 20 years.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked the Concho River with rainbow trout in downtown San Angelo on Friday, which it announced will be the final stocking of the 2024-25 season.
![Close-up view of "Wooly Devil." NPS / D. Manley](/sites/default/files/styles/t5/public/2025-02/cover-shot-ovicula-web.jpg?h=564b72d2&itok=Jmej26Gx "Close-up view of "Wooly Devil." NPS / D. Manley")