Wind advisory issued for Friday as strong cold front moves in

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Kerr County and all of South Central Texas from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. A strong cold front is expected to sweep through overnight.

North winds of 25 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, are expected from about sunrise until sunset Friday. Forecasters warned the winds could blow around unsecured objects, knock down tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for trucks, trailers, RVs and other high-profile vehicles.

The front is expected to arrive a little earlier than first forecast, sometime after midnight. Winds will shift to the north at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. There’s a 50% chance of showers after 1 a.m., but rain amounts in Kerr County should be light, less than a tenth of an inch.

The heavier rain is expected well to the west. A Flood Watch is in effect for Val Verde County, where 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible. Kerr County is not included in that watch.

A big temperature drop

Friday’s high near 63 will likely come in the morning, with temperatures falling through the afternoon as colder air moves in. Combined with the wind, it will feel much cooler than that. Friday night’s low around 44 will be the coldest since spring.

What to do tonight:

• Bring in or tie down patio furniture, trash cans, decorations and anything else that could blow away.
• Allow extra time and use caution driving Friday, especially when towing or in a high-profile vehicle.
• Make sure pets have shelter, and dig out the jackets for Friday night.