We begin this Friday with showers shifting off to our east and southeast. A few pockets of drizzle and morning fog may linger, but a drier ridge is building in, setting the stage for partly to at times mostly cloudy skies. Afternoon highs will rise into the upper 70s, with a few spots touching the low 80s, as winds swing from the west and eventually northwest.

South Central Texas Outlook

In the Austin and San Antonio area, scattered rain and isolated storms are possible this morning, mainly across the eastern counties. Those chances quickly fade into the afternoon, leaving behind mild conditions. Highs will reach the upper 70s to low 80s, with light winds shifting from the southeast to northwest.

Saturday looks mostly dry, but another storm system arriving from the Pacific will bring rain chances back Sunday into Monday. The northern Hill Country faces the greatest risk, with a level 1 to 2 excessive rainfall outlook. Locally heavy rain could cause flash flooding, so residents should stay weather aware.

Early Week Storm Risk

Sunday night into Monday, widespread showers and storms return across the region. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts possible. Confidence remains low on exactly where the heaviest rain will fall, but flood-prone areas should prepare for potential impacts.

By midweek, a strong cold front will sweep through, dropping highs into the 60s and lows into the 40s—the chilliest air of the season so far.

Thanksgiving Week Preview

The good news: after Monday’s storm system clears, the rest of the week looks dry and cool. That means Thanksgiving travel plans should benefit from calmer skies and crisp autumn air.

National Weather Highlights

• Southern California & Desert Southwest: Back-to-back Pacific systems bring heavy rain and flash flooding risks today and Saturday, especially in burn scar and urban areas.
• Arklatex & Mississippi Valley: A low pressure system is producing heavy rain and thunderstorms, tracking eastward into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic by Saturday morning.
• Gulf Coast & Southeast: Record warmth continues, with much above average morning lows and afternoon highs.
• Pacific Northwest: Rain arrives Sunday ahead of the next frontal system.
• Lower 48: Arctic air remains absent, keeping most of the country above average in temperatures.

Closing Note

Stay tuned to KNCT FM 91.3 for hourly weather updates from Bill Hecke and breaking news at the top of each hour from the Associated Press. Keep an eye on myKNCT.com for the latest advisories, especially if you’re planning to travel early next week.