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South Texas Weather Alert: Storm Chances Hit 95% Nov. 3
Austin, TX – Residents across South Central Texas should prepare for a sharp change in weather Tuesday, Nov. 3, as an approaching cold front brings widespread opportunities for showers and thunderstor
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-01T12:02:52.040Z
Austin, TX – Residents across South Central Texas should prepare for a sharp change in weather Tuesday, Nov. 3, as an approaching cold front brings widespread opportunities for showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances could reach 95% in some communities, following a warm Monday with temperatures climbing into the 80s.
According to the National Weather Service Austin San Antonio office, patchy morning fog Sunday will give way to partly to mostly cloudy skies, followed by warm, dry conditions Monday before the cold front arrives Tuesday.
Rain Chances Reach 95% Tuesday The National Weather Service forecast shows widespread rain opportunities across the Interstate 35 corridor and surrounding South Central Texas communities.
La Grange faces the highest listed precipitation probability at 95% Tuesday, while Gonzales, Cuero and Llano each have a 90% chance.
Fredericksburg and Kerrville could see rain chances reach 80%, while Austin, Georgetown, New Braunfels and San Marcos have a 75% probability.
San Antonio faces a 70% chance of precipitation Tuesday.
Thunderstorms are possible as the front moves through the region, although the supplied forecast does not identify a specific severe weather threat.
Temperatures Drop After Warm Monday Monday, Nov. 2, will remain warm, with highs reaching 86 degrees in Austin and New Braunfels and 85 degrees in San Antonio.
By Tuesday, highs are expected to drop to 79 degrees in Austin and 80 degrees in San Antonio.
Wednesday brings additional cooling, with afternoon temperatures near 76 degrees in Austin and 77 degrees in San Antonio.
Tuesday Travel Could Turn Wet Drivers along Interstate 35, Interstate 10 and other major South Central Texas highways should prepare for wet roads and reduced visibility during thunderstorms.
Rain chances decrease significantly Wednesday, with mostly dry conditions forecast across much of the region.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts for more precise storm timing and potential weather advisories.