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Wind Advisory in Effect for College Station as Gusts Reach 40 mph - Oct 16, 2 PM

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A Wind Advisory is active for College Station through early Saturday morning. Winds will gust up to 40 mph today and tonight, with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s.

Knox Yoder

October 16, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Oct 16, 2 PM local time.*

Active Wind Advisory

A Wind Advisory remains in effect for College Station, signaling moderate severity conditions that are expected to persist. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to strong north winds that will create hazardous conditions for travel and outdoor activities. Residents should prepare for gusts that can reach up to 40 mph during the advisory period.

Current Conditions and Forecast

Right now, the air temperature sits at 70F with a feels-like value of 70F. Relative humidity is at 33%, and the dew point is recorded at 39F. Winds are currently blowing at 17 mph with gusts reaching 24 mph under cloudy skies.

Today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 69F. North winds will pick up significantly, around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 49F tonight. The sky will become mostly clear, but windy conditions will continue with north winds between 15 and 25 mph, still producing gusts up to 40 mph.

Tomorrow brings sunny skies and a high near 68F. Winds will gradually decrease, shifting to 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight lows will fall to around 46F under mostly clear skies, with north winds lightening to 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

With strong winds expected, secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans that could be blown away or cause damage. Drivers should exercise caution, especially if operating high-profile vehicles like trucks or trailers, as crosswinds can make steering difficult. Stay aware of falling branches or debris that may result from the gusty conditions.

Keep an eye on local updates as the advisory period concludes early Saturday morning.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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