Jan 22, 2024 - News
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Texas was officially pretty dry last year.
What's happening: Much of Texas deviated from our average precipitation.
- West Texas and parts of the Hill Country, in particular, received much less rain than average in 2023.
Why it matters: No one likes an extended drought. It's harmful to our agriculture, wildlife and river recreation, to name a few.
By the numbers: Bexar County had about 7 fewer inches of rain than normal in 2023, per drought.gov.
What's next: We're looking forward to some rain this week.
- San Antonio is forecast to see rain today through Wednesday, with precipitation chances ranging from 50% to 80%.
- Thunderstorms are also possible.
Zoom in: San Antonio could see up to 3 inches of rain by today, per the National Weather Service.
- That could reduce the severe, ongoing drought, but could also lead to river flooding, according to forecasters.
The bottom line: Get out your umbrella and hope for the best.