HOUSTON — A rainy weather system is moving into Texas this weekend, bringing much-needed rain to parts of the state. Clouds will return on Saturday, with rain chances increasing on Sunday. The highest rain totals are likely over South Texas, where some areas could see 2 to 3 inches or more. Rain will be welcome, but it is not a drought-buster for the Houston area.
Storm System Moves Into South and Central Texas
A low-pressure system is shown over West Texas around 6 p.m. Sunday. Rain spreads across San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi ahead of it. Heavier rain, shown in yellow and red, appears near Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.
Clouds stretch north into Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Shreveport. Some light rain may reach those areas as well. The heaviest rain stays focused on the southern part of the state.
Highest Totals Across South Texas
Rainfall estimates for the next seven days show the biggest totals across South Texas. Areas near San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and along I-35 could see 2 to 3 inches or more. Pockets of heavier rain are shown southwest of San Antonio and near the Coastal Bend.
Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley could also see 1.5 to 3 inches. Del Rio and areas west of I-35 are in line for 1 to 2 inches or more. That would be a big help for dry ground in those areas.
Houston Gets Lighter Rain
Local rain chances are highest west of I-45. Houston and areas to the east are expected to see lighter totals. Rainfall estimates show around 0.10 to 0.50 inches for much of the Houston metro…