San Angelo, TX – Thunderstorms are expected to roll into San Angelo by early Thursday afternoon, disrupting July 4 holiday plans with lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, a 70% chance of storms will begin after 1 p.m. Thursday. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch, and south-southeast winds will gust near 20 mph. Motorists traveling along U.S. 67 and Loop 306 should remain alert for wet roads and reduced visibility through the evening.
Thursday night brings another round of thunderstorms with a 60% chance of rain before midnight. Fireworks events and outdoor gatherings may be delayed or canceled due to lightning threats. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and charge devices in case of isolated outages.
On Independence Day (Friday), a 50% chance of afternoon storms returns, with highs nearing 88°F. While not a total washout, the risk for pop-up showers will persist, especially between 2 and 6 p.m.
Looking Ahead:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91°F. Storms could return before 7 p.m.
- Sunday: Slight chance of storms; otherwise mostly sunny, high of 91°F.
- Monday: Full sun and drier air, high of 92°F. Winds shift southeast.
- Tuesday: Clear overnight skies with a warm 96°F Tuesday high and 73°F low Tuesday night.
Warnings remain in effect Thursday afternoon through late Friday. Stay weather-aware and check for updates if attending outdoor events this weekend.
