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Central Texas Weather: Widespread Rain Expected Saturday Nov 7-8
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A significant change in the weather pattern is approaching Central and South Central Texas, with widespread rainfall increasingly likely this weekend after another warm, sunny Thursd
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-05T11:13:58.825Z
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A significant change in the weather pattern is approaching Central and South Central Texas, with widespread rainfall increasingly likely this weekend after another warm, sunny Thursday, November 5.
According to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio, Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures ranging from the middle 70s to middle 80s. However, rain chances will increase substantially Saturday and Sunday as a wetter, cooler pattern develops across the region.
Weekend Rain Chances Climb to 80% Forecasters expect widespread rain to become increasingly likely over the weekend, with some communities facing precipitation probabilities reaching 70% to 80%.
The National Weather Service forecast shows Saturday rain chances of 60% in Austin, 50% in San Antonio and 65% in Georgetown.
By Sunday, probabilities increase to 65% in Austin, 70% in San Antonio, 75% in Kerrville and 80% in Eagle Pass.
Residents planning outdoor events, sporting activities or weekend travel should prepare for potentially wet conditions.
Rainfall amounts and the timing of the heaviest showers remain important details to monitor as the weekend approaches.
Temperatures Drop as Rain Moves In Thursday's warm conditions will gradually give way to cooler temperatures.
Austin is forecast to reach approximately 75 degrees Friday before cooling to 70 Saturday and 67 Sunday.
San Antonio will experience a similar trend, with highs near 76 Friday, 70 Saturday and 65 Sunday.
Other communities, including New Braunfels, San Marcos, Fredericksburg and Kerrville, will also experience cooler weekend temperatures.
Drier Weather Returns Next Week The National Weather Service expects temperatures to gradually recover early next week as rain chances decrease.
Monday will bring lower precipitation probabilities across much of the region, with mainly dry conditions anticipated during the first part of the week.
Residents should continue monitoring updated forecasts as weekend rainfall coverage and timing become clearer.