Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS San Angelo, TX
Issued by NWS San Angelo, TX
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592 FXUS64 KSJT 282324 AFDSJT Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Angelo TX 624 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... - Above normal temperatures will continue through Wednesday. - Low to medium (15 to 30%) chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Gusty winds are a concern. - High chances (70%-95%) for rain from Wednesday through Friday, along with cooler temperatures by the second half of this week. Heavy rainfall is the main concern with this event and could result in significant flooding. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Tuesday) Issued at 1240 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026 Expect isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and early this evening across much of the area this afternoon and evening. The main hazards will be dangerous lightning and gusty winds. Temperatures will be above normal for this time of year, highs in the lower to mid 90s Tuesday. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday night through next Monday) Issued at 1240 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026 A heavy rainfall and significant flash flooding event is looking more likely mid to late week across much of the area, especially the eastern 2/3 of the area. The remnants of Polo will get caught up in a in a deeper upper level trough that will develop across the Southern Plains later this week. Also, expect abundant tropical moisture connection from the Pacific(PW values 2+ inches) along with strong lift with favorable upper level jet streak dynamics and a cold front in the area too. Looks like the main rounds of convection will be Tuesday night through Thursday with medium chances of 2 inches or more of rainfall with low to medium chances of 4 to 6 inches mainly across the eastern half of the area. This will result in possible significant flash flooding Tuesday night through Thursday. There is a slight to moderate risk of excessive rainfall across the area Tuesday through Thursday. Also, going with medium- high chances of rain Wednesday afternoon and night. Have issued an SPS for the upcoming event. Keep up with the latest weather information. The rain chances will continue late this week and the weekend with still a possible flood threat. The rain and clouds will finally cool things off, highs in the upper 70s and 80s. In addition, there is a marginal to slight risk of severe weather Wednesday across the area mainly during the afternoon and night. The main hazards will be damaging winds and large hail along with low chance tornado threat. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 624 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026 Mainly VFR conditions expected across our TAF sites through tomorrow. South to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots through most of tonight. Winds will pick up to 10 to 15 knots tomorrow by mid to late morning, with a few gusts to around 20 knots at times. As southeast flow increases, there is a chance for a few hours of MVFR conditions at KSOA, KJCT, and KBBD early Tuesday morning. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Abilene 73 94 74 92 / 20 0 20 70 San Angelo 71 94 72 93 / 10 0 30 60 Junction 69 93 70 93 / 0 0 20 40 Brownwood 70 94 71 93 / 10 0 20 60 Sweetwater 73 93 73 90 / 10 10 40 80 Ozona 69 91 70 91 / 0 0 60 50 Brady 69 91 70 91 / 0 0 20 50 && .SJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ SHORT TERM...21 LONG TERM....21 AVIATION...20