Abilene, TX – West Texas is under a severe weather alert this weekend, with forecasts indicating high winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. While isolated thunderstorms are possible Saturday morning, the most intense storms are expected later in the day as conditions stabilize.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Abilene/San Angelo, storm intensity may increase significantly by Saturday afternoon. Severe weather could impact areas across the Big Country, especially on Sunday, as the weather system expands eastward. NWS officials caution that the situation remains uncertain, urging residents to stay updated as conditions may change quickly.
The primary threats include damaging winds and large hail. Repeated rounds of storms could also trigger flash flooding in susceptible areas. Residents are encouraged to monitor local updates, especially in flood-prone zones, and prepare for possible weather-related disruptions.
Stay tuned to local weather alerts, and take precautions as the storm threat approaches.
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