Feb 12, 2024 - Climate
La Niña alert
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Our rainy interlude could be winding down, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issuing a La Niña watch, indicating that the current strong El Niño may be headed for the exits.
Why it matters: The scorching 2011 drought that led to the state's unprecedented wildfire season and record drops in Central Texas' water supply coincided with a La Niña.
Meanwhile: We're still recovering from the pounding heat and dry conditions of last summer.
- Bexar County remains in a drought, according to the latest map released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
What they're saying: Meteorologists with the National Weather Service office covering San Antonio say La Niña drives up the "likelihood of returning to drier, warmer than normal conditions in late 2024."