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Abilene, TX Weather Alert Oct. 21: 85° Heat, Cooler Days Ahead
Abilene, TX – Residents across West Central Texas can expect several more days of unusually warm afternoon temperatures before cooler conditions arrive early next week, according to the latest forecas
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-21T18:24:12.307Z
Abilene, TX – Residents across West Central Texas can expect several more days of unusually warm afternoon temperatures before cooler conditions arrive early next week, according to the latest forecast released Wednesday, Oct. 21.
According to the National Weather Service office serving Abilene and San Angelo, temperatures will remain warm and conditions mainly dry through the remainder of the workweek. Forecasters are also monitoring the possibility of scattered rain showers late this weekend into early next week, although precipitation chances remain low.
Temperatures Could Reach 85 Degrees Thursday
Abilene and San Angelo are both forecast to reach 85 degrees Thursday, Oct. 22, followed by highs near 84 degrees Friday.
Other communities, including Sweetwater, Brownwood, Ballinger and Coleman, should experience afternoon temperatures generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Overnight temperatures will remain relatively mild, with lows ranging from the 50s to lower 60s through the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday will bring a gradual cooling trend, with Abilene expected to reach 81 degrees Saturday before dropping to 77 degrees Sunday.
Noticeable Cooldown Expected Early Next Week
A more significant temperature change is forecast for Monday, Oct. 26, through Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Abilene's afternoon high is expected to fall to 69 degrees Tuesday, Oct. 27, while San Angelo should reach approximately 71 degrees.
Haskell could experience even cooler conditions, with a forecast high of 65 degrees Tuesday.
Although forecasters continue monitoring potential showers, the National Weather Service emphasized that uncertainty remains high and rain chances are currently low.
For residents planning outdoor activities or traveling across the Big Country and Concho Valley, warm and predominantly dry conditions should continue through the weekend.
Drivers and residents should monitor updated forecasts as temperatures begin falling and the potential for rainfall becomes clearer.