Fri Nov 08 21:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Central Texas Brace for Windy Conditions, Potential Storms This Week

**Killeen, TX** – Central Texas is expected to experience a week of windy conditions and potential storms, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday afternoon saw gusty winds whipping flags and foliage, signaling the start of an unsettled weather pattern.

Meteorologists predict a line of thunderstorms to move across the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area on Monday, bringing a high chance of rain and possible severe weather, including damaging winds and hail.

“The last measurable rain was on Halloween with 0.08 of an inch,” said Meteorologist Sarah Barnes. “And, since Nov. 1, there has only been a trace amount of rain, which is less than 0.01 inches.”

Monday’s forecast includes a high near 81 degrees Fahrenheit with winds reaching 35 mph. The chance of rain is high, with possible totals of 0.1 to 0.25 inches.

Rain chances will decrease slightly overnight Monday, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 56 degrees.

Tuesday brings a break from the rain, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees. Winds will be gusty but calm down overnight, with a low around 48 degrees.

Wednesday will see sunny skies in the morning, with a high back up into the mid-70s. Overnight, rain chances increase again to 50%, mainly after midnight.

Thursday will bring a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 75 degrees and continued gusty winds. Rain chances will drop to 40% overnight.

Friday will see a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 71 degrees. Rain chances will continue overnight.

Saturday will bring a 20% chance of showers under mostly sunny skies, with a high near 73 degrees.

Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees.

“Hopefully, by this time next week, the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area will have higher rain amounts than last week,” said Barnes.

Residents are urged to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and be prepared for possible severe weather events.

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