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City of Sonora, TX
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 :: 01:51 p.m. CST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 12:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Sterling, Coke, Irion, Tom Green, Schleicher and Sutton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: STERLING ... COKE ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... SCHLEICHER ... SUTTON

Instructions:

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Address/Location
City of Sonora, TX
201 E Main St
Sonora, TX 76950

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-387-2558

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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