First Cold Front of 2020 Is on the Way

SAN ANGELO, TX – The first cold front of 2020 is a strong one and will arrive in the Concho Valley Tuesday night bringing the chance for heavy rain and flooding.

National Weather Service forecasters expect the cold front to blow in after midnight dropping temperatures and bringing waves of heavy thunderstorms. 

A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early evening. Isolated lightning strikes, brief downpours and locally gusty winds are possible.

A strong cold front will bring high chances for thunderstorms tonight, mainly after midnight.

There is a chance for up to four inches of rain with localized flooding through Wednesday night.

Some storms could be strong, with lightning, gusty winds and heavy downpours possible. Heavy rain could result in flooding concerns overnight.

Wednesday through Monday a strong cold front will continue to bring chances for thunderstorms Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.

Some storms could be strong, with lightning, gusty winds and heavy downpours possible. Heavy rain could result in increased flooding concerns.

The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. with a low around 56. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

For Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms are likely with highs near 63. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night, showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday showers are likely with possible  thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday there is a  40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 5 mph.