Wind Advisory & Thunderstorms Sunday in the Concho Valley

SAN ANGELO – A Wind Advisory is in effect for West Central Texas until  7 p.m. Sunday, with gusty conditions expected to impact the Concho Valley.

South to southwest winds are forecasted to blow between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 to 50 mph across the region. This advisory covers all areas of West Central Texas and is expected to persist through Sunday afternoon.

The gusty winds pose potential hazards, including the blowing around of unsecured objects and possible downed tree limbs, which could result in scattered power outages. Drivers, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, are urged to exercise extra caution on the roads, as the strong winds may lead to difficult travel conditions.

Furthermore, Sunday night could see the development of strong to severe thunderstorms, with large hail and damaging winds remaining the primary concerns. However, the likelihood of widespread hazardous weather remains low.

Today's weather in the Concho Valley will start off cloudy, gradually clearing by mid-morning, with a high near 79 degrees. The winds will be a significant factor, starting from the south-southwest at 15 to 20 mph and increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching up to 40 mph.

Tonight, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies with a low around 48. The southwest wind will remain breezy, decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight, but gusts could still reach up to 30 mph.

Looking ahead to Monday, expect sunny skies with a high near 70 although it will remain windy with a west wind of 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon, gusting as high as 40 mph.

As the week progresses, conditions will gradually improve, with mostly clear skies Monday night and sunny weather on Tuesday with a high near 67. However, gusty winds are expected to persist through Tuesday night before calming down by Wednesday morning.

Stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during these windy conditions in the Concho Valley.