{"id":295841,"date":"2026-05-16T09:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T09:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/295841\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T09:46:10","slug":"heavy-rain-soon-returns-to-south-texas-heres-when-storms-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/295841\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy rain soon returns to South Texas. Here\u2019s when storms start."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Shown are the potential rainfall totals across South Texas over the next seven days, according to the National Blend of Models.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shown are the potential rainfall totals across South Texas over the next seven days, according to the National Blend of Models.<\/p>\n<p>Pivotal Weather<\/p>\n<p>South Texas has been treated to a dry, sunny and mostly pleasant week of weather. However, don\u2019t put the rain gear away just yet. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/san-antonio-weather\/forecast\/article\/rain-chance-texas-storm-weather-changes-22259514.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">significant weather pattern shift<\/a> is coming to the region, and it could mean daily chances of showers and thunderstorms as we push into the upcoming work week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s still too early for some of the fine-tuned details \u2013 such as the exact timing and intensity of thunderstorms \u2013 long-range weather models are suggesting that multiple inches of rain will be possible across South and Central Texas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressnews.com\/san-antonio-weather\/article\/texas-floods-flash-alley-hill-country-rain-20763016.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A flood threat might also present itself<\/a>, especially by the middle to end of next week. Here\u2019s the very latest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Weekend forecast<\/p>\n<p>For much of this weekend, dry weather is expected to continue for San Antonio. However, humidity levels will make the air feel significantly more muggy.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday: Morning temperatures will sit in the 70s, rising steadily to near 80 degrees by 11 a.m. By the late afternoon, highs are expected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/ewx\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">to reach the lower 90s in San Antonio<\/a> \u2013 about 5 degrees above average for mid-May. Partly cloudy skies can be expected, but rain is not expected throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>Wind speeds will be noticeably stronger, though. Expect sustained south winds at 15 mph during the afternoon, rising to 20 mph during the evening. Some gusts could reach 30 mph.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Sunday: A similar weather day is expected, albeit with even higher humidity levels expected across South Texas. Afternoon high temperatures are likely to reach the lower 90s, but when you incorporate the humidity, the \u201cfeels like\u201d temp will max out near 98 degrees. Be sure to stay hydrated if you have any outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Humidit-driven heat index values on Sunday are expected to reach the upper 90s in South-Central Texas.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Humidit-driven heat index values on Sunday are expected to reach the upper 90s in South-Central Texas.<\/p>\n<p>WeatherBell<\/p>\n<p>A few scattered showers and storms will be possible Sunday night, especially after 7 p.m. rain chances will only be around 20%, so much of the region will stay dry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Rising storm chances<\/p>\n<p>Dew point temperatures \u2013 which can indicate how much moisture is in the air \u2013 will hover in the mid-70s early next week. That\u2019s extremely high, meaning that San Antonio will likely experience some of the most humid days of the entire year on Monday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>With all that moisture in the atmosphere, storm chances will also start to rise. By late Monday afternoon and evening, San Antonio storm chances will rise to around 30%. Then by Tuesday, as a weak cold front moves into the area, storm chances will reach 50%.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures will be very hot as well, as they are expected to top out in the lower 90s. With the humidity, \u201cfeels like\u201d temps are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>The active weather pattern is expected to continue into the middle and end of next week. In fact, storm coverage will likely increase in coverage by Thursday and Friday, leading to potentially high rainfall totals.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Blend of Models, an inch to 3 inches of rain are expected across San Antonio and the Hill Country over the next seven days. Some higher isolated totals \u2013 up to 6 inches \u00a0\u2013 might also be possible in a few spots throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Isolated flooding could become a possibility as we progress through the week. The National Weather Service has already included San Antonio in a level 1 of 4 risk, or at least a 5% chance, of flash flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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