San Angelo, Texas – Temperatures are soaring across West Texas this afternoon as isolated thunderstorms threaten areas from Ozona to San Angelo, Abilene, and Haskell, with the most intense impacts expected after 3 p.m. Residents can expect heat index values reaching up to 104°F, while pockets of locally heavy rainfall may develop in areas hit by slow-moving storms.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, afternoon highs are climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s, with dangerous humidity pushing heat indices even higher. Thunderstorms are possible mainly west of the Ozona-San Angelo-Abilene-Haskell line and north toward Sweetwater and Roby. Winds from the south to southeast at 5 to 10 mph could shift as storms pop up later today.
Drivers on US 277, I-20, and other major routes should watch for brief downpours and ponding on roads, especially near Abilene and Sweetwater. Isolated storms may quickly drop heavy rain, reducing visibility and creating slick conditions. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat, and have weather alerts enabled in case warnings are issued.
This heat marks some of the highest readings so far this July, with conditions similar to previous mid-summer spikes. Stay tuned, as additional advisories or warnings could be posted into Friday night if storms intensify or expand.
