As of early Saturday, a strong system of low air pressure has moved over northern Mexico. This weather system is set to deliver high levels of Pacific moisture into South-Central Texas over the next 48 hours, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms.
Severe weather or torrential downpours are not expected with this particular storm system. Instead, you can expect a soaking of light to moderate rainfall for several hours at a time, similar to the rain event the region experienced at the end of October.
Even so, rainfall totals could be significant, leaving minor flooding risks across parts of South Texas. Exactly when will the highest rain chances move into the region, though? Here’s an updated look at the storm timeline.
Weekend rainfall timeline
Saturday morning (6 a.m. to noon): This will be the driest part of the day across the region. While increasing Pacific moisture will result in overcast skies, rainfall is generally not expected, other than a few isolated sprinkles possible. Temperatures will also be cool, sitting in the upper 50s early before settling into the 60s throughout the mid- to late morning…