San Antonio, Texas – October is expected to bring little relief to South-Central Texas, as a drier and hotter pattern takes hold, raising concerns for worsening drought conditions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio, rainfall chances remain below normal for much of the month, with temperatures leaning warmer than seasonal averages. The lack of moisture is especially concerning for areas along Highway 90, where extreme drought has already developed after some counties recorded less than 25% of their usual September rain.
The latest outlook shows drought expansion likely, fueled by above-normal heat and minimal rainfall. That trend could heighten wildfire risk, strain agriculture, and reduce already-low reservoir levels. In the Hill Country, occasional overnight lows in the 50s may offer brief relief, but daytime highs are still expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s.
Residents are urged to conserve water where possible and avoid outdoor burning. Any heavy rain that does fall will be isolated, but could still trigger flash flooding in vulnerable spots.
Drought advisories are expected to continue through October, with conditions possibly worsening into early November if significant rainfall does not develop.
