San Angelo, Texas – Strong thunderstorms are firing up across the Concho Valley and west central Texas this afternoon, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, intense lightning, and the potential for flash flooding in several communities.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, a weak boundary is sliding south across the region, triggering new storms from Abilene to San Angelo. The storms are expected to expand in coverage through late afternoon and evening, bringing very heavy downpours that could lead to localized flooding on roadways.
Abilene, Sweetwater, and Ballinger sit in the path of the developing line, where dangerous lightning and wind gusts could bring down tree limbs and power lines. In San Angelo, storms east of the city are already showing signs of intensification, with radar indicating pockets of torrential rain. Drivers on U.S. 67 and U.S. 277 should use caution, as water may pool quickly on low-lying stretches.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, secure outdoor items, and keep phones charged in case of power outages. Meteorologists note this system could bring the most widespread thunderstorm activity the region has seen in weeks.
Warnings remain possible into the evening hours, with additional updates expected from the National Weather Service.
