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Midweek Front to Bring Widespread Texas Showers, With Heaviest Near the Coast

Forecasts point to 1–2 inches near Houston and lighter amounts around San Antonio, with ongoing drought heightening the need for meaningful rain.

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The Climate Prediction Center’s December outlook shows that above average temps are favored across much of Texas, especially South Texas.
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Overview

  • National Weather Service guidance calls for numerous to widespread showers and a few storms from Wednesday night through Friday, focused along the coast and Gulf.
  • Houston faces high rain odds of 50–90% with about 1 to 2 inches expected by early Saturday before a drier weekend returns.
  • South-Central Texas holds 30–60% rain chances Thursday and Friday, with roughly a half-inch along the I‑35 corridor and locally much higher totals possible on the coast.
  • Forecasters note uncertainty tied to the speed of the front and the potential involvement of a Pacific cut-off low that could boost rainfall, especially toward the coast.
  • Bexar County remains in severe to extreme drought and the Houston area in moderate to severe drought, as the CPC outlook favors a slightly warmer and wetter-than-normal December.