Abilene, TX – Residents across West Central Texas are experiencing gusty north winds today, with speeds reaching between 20 and 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Abilene/San Angelo. While not as intense as Tuesday’s winds, the conditions remain strong enough to cause hazardous crosswinds for drivers on east-west roadways.
According to the NWS update issued Wednesday morning, winds are expected to strengthen through the late morning and peak during the early afternoon before gradually tapering off this evening. Motorists are urged to use extra caution, particularly when traveling in high-profile vehicles or on open stretches of highways.
Forecasters also advised securing outdoor decorations and loose objects—especially seasonal displays for Halloween—to prevent them from being blown away. “Otherwise, those ghosts, goblins, and witches may actually fly away,” the NWS post joked.
Wind gusts are forecast to reach around 33 mph in Abilene and 32 mph in San Angelo by mid-afternoon before decreasing to the 20 mph range by nightfall.
Residents can stay updated by visiting weather.gov/sjt or following the National Weather Service Abilene/San Angelo on social media for real-time alerts and forecasts.
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