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ALT A Flood Watch graphic from the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, updated September 29, 2026. The watch is in effect for much of South Central Texas from 7 PM Wednesday (Sept 30) through 7 PM Friday (Oct 2). On the left, key details warn that life-threatening flooding is possible, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches and isolated amounts up to 8 inches. Rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas could flood quickly. On the right, a map shades the watched region in green, covering areas including Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Rocksprings, and Del Rio.
ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT. The statement includes Kerrville TX, Ingram TX and Hunt TX. A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Kerr County through 545 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and half inch sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
ALT National Weather Service Houston/Galveston update for Tropical Depression 5 as of August 31, 2026, 1:30 PM. The system is moving west-northwest at 5 mph with 35 mph sustained winds and a pressure of 1012 mb, currently located at 28.0° N, 90.8° W. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chambers County and adjacent Gulf waters through 9 AM Wednesday. The system is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm by tonight, with landfall on the Upper Texas Coast expected Tuesday evening. The primary threat is heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding, especially for areas along and east of I-45.
ALT Rainfall Forecast for Tropical Depression 5, updated August 31, 2026, at 1:30 PM by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston. Tropical Depression 5 is expected to bring increased showers and thunderstorms to the region from Monday through Wednesday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3-5 inches are forecast, with isolated amounts of 6-9 inches possible, particularly for areas along and east of I-45. Rainfall rates may exceed 3-4 inches per hour at times, creating a risk of flash flooding, especially in urban and vulnerable locations. The National Weather Service is monitoring potential impacts on area streams and rivers. For the latest information, visit weather.gov/houston or follow @NWSHouston.
ALT Tropical Storm Warning for Chambers County, Bolivar Peninsula, and adjacent Gulf waters, updated August 31, 2026. Weak tropical storm-force winds are expected within 36 hours, with inland sustained winds of 20-30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Gulf waters forecast includes winds of 20-25 knots with gusts to 40 knots and seas of 3-5 feet. Protection efforts for life and property should be completed immediately. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect. For current safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/hurricane or weather.gov/houston.
ALT 1. An area of low pressure over the northern Gulf will likely become a short-lived tropical depression or storm before it reaches the Upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts on Tuesday. Tropical storm watches or warnings could be required for portions of that area tonight or Monday morning. 2. Locally heavy rainfall is expected to spread westward across the Louisiana and Upper Texas Coast during the next couple of days. These rains could produce flash flooding across the Upper Texas coast and Southeast Texas.
ALT A Solid Waste Management Department employee removing trees and debris.
ALT Tree down due to storm
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:15 PM CDT. The warning includes Lackland Air Force Base TX, Hondo TX and Devine TX. This warning is for Southern Medina County in south central Texas, Northwestern Atascosa County in south central Texas and Southwestern Bexar County in south central Texas. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and nickel sized hail. There are 495,510 people in the warning along with 162 schools and 4 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:15 AM CDT. The warning includes San Antonio TX, Universal City TX and Converse TX. This warning is for Northern Bexar County in south central Texas and South Central Comal County in south central Texas. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 1,575,149 people in the warning along with 341 schools and 30 hospitals.
