After a brief shot at rain Sunday night and Monday morning, it will turn very windy for those around the Alamo City and in the Hill Country. Winds could easily toss around outdoor furniture, may even cause localized power outages.
KEY POINTS:
- Sunday night, winds will be from the southeast at 15-20 mph, with higher gusts possible -- especially in the Hill Country
- But the windiest weather will be Monday through midday Tuesday when winds will be from the northwest at 25-35 mph with gusts up to 40-50 mph likely. A few gusts of 50+ mph are possible
- Secure lightweight outdoor objects such as patio furniture, trampolines, carports, etc.
- Fire danger will be high. Avoid outdoor burning
- Sometimes strong winds can cause trees to interact with powerlines, resulting in localized power outages.
WEATHER SET-UP
A strong low-pressure system will move across Texas on Monday, bringing snow to the Texas Panhandle and severe weather to east Texas.
While we’ll have a brief shot at rain in San Antonio, the biggest impact in the Alamo City and the Hill Country will be gusty winds after the rain.
We should see northwest winds sustained at 25-35 mph, with gusts of 40-50 mph likely Monday evening through Tuesday morning. There could even be a few gusts of 50+ mph.
Winds will eventually calm by midday Tuesday.
WIND IMPACTS
While we don’t expect widespread damage from winds, keep in mind that a few things will be possible:
- Lightweight objects like patio furniture may be tossed around if not properly secured.
- If you get a particularly strong wind gust, a lighter trampoline or carport may tip over.
- Mountain cedar pollen may climb as a result of the windy weather.
- Sometimes strong winds can cause trees to interact with powerlines, resulting in localized power outages.
- Fire danger will be high. Avoid all outdoor burning
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