San Angelo, Texas – Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop Friday afternoon along US-87, bringing hail and gusty winds through Saturday morning across West Central Texas.
According to the National Weather Service in Abilene/San Angelo, an approaching upper-level disturbance combined with a cold front will move through the region Friday and Saturday. This setup may support strong to severe thunderstorms, particularly Friday afternoon and evening.
Forecasters have outlined a marginal risk area, including San Angelo, Abilene, Sweetwater, and Brownwood. The greatest threat window begins Friday afternoon, continuing overnight into early Saturday morning.
Potential impacts include large hail, strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and areas of moderate to heavy rainfall. While widespread severe weather is not currently expected, isolated stronger storms could produce localized damage.
Major roadways including Interstate 20 near Abilene and Sweetwater, U.S. Highway 87 through San Angelo, and U.S. 377 near Brownwood could experience sudden downpours and reduced visibility during peak travel periods Friday evening. Drivers should be alert for rapidly changing conditions, especially where storms develop along the frontal boundary.
The risk continues into Saturday morning before the system shifts east. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive warnings and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Friday night events, high school activities, and early Saturday commuters may experience weather-related disruptions depending on storm development.
Forecasters will refine timing and intensity details as the system approaches.
