SAN ANGELO, TX — The National Weather Service reported Thursday morning that rain continues to fall across the region, with additional rainfall expected into the afternoon. Early totals show nearly an inch at Angelo State University, 1.26 inches at the San Angelo airport, just over 2 inches northeast of Menard, and more than 3.5 inches in Menard itself. Higher amounts were recorded farther south, including 4.52 inches in eastern Sutton County and 4.61 inches near Junction. Forecasters said more updates will be released once the rain ends.
The National Weather Service says another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected this weekend, with rain chances increasing again late Saturday into Sunday. Sunday carries an 80% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
The renewed rain threat comes as a Flood Watch remains in effect southeast of a Brownwood–to–Brady–to–Menard–to–Sonora line through Thursday night. Forecasters expect 2 to 4 inches of rain across the watch area, with isolated totals over 8 inches in some spots. Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding across the Heartland, Hill Country and Edwards Plateau.
A Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for parts of McCulloch and Concho counties, including Brady, Melvin and Salt Gap, until 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The weather service reported storms producing up to 4 inches of rain in under two hours, flooding streets, low water crossings and other poor-drainage areas. The storms are moving northeast with very heavy rain and gusty winds.
Clearer weather is expected Friday, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 73. Rain chances return Saturday night into Sunday before another period of sunshine early next week.
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