Flash Flood Threat Increases for West Central Texas Through Thursday
A Special Weather Statement warns of increased flash flooding risk and very heavy rainfall across West Central Texas from Tuesday night through Thursday, with isolated totals up to 10 inches possible.
Residents across West Central Texas are advised to prepare for a significant threat of very heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding from Tuesday night through Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Angelo has issued a Special Weather Statement indicating that widespread rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is expected, with isolated totals of up to 10 inches possible, particularly east of a Coleman to Sonora line.
This weather event is attributed to the remnants of Hurricane Polo from the Pacific, combined with abundant tropical moisture and a cold front. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated to set up mainly east of a Sweetwater to Ozona line.
The affected counties include Fisher, Nolan, Sterling, Coke, Runnels, Irion, Tom Green, Concho, Crockett, Schleicher, Sutton, Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Coleman, Brown, McCulloch, San Saba, Menard, Kimble, and Mason. This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and expires on September 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM UTC.
The NWS urges the public to stay informed by monitoring the latest weather information, including any watches and warnings that may be issued.
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