We’ll see a break in higher rain chances this afternoon, but our next upper-level storm system will end that lull tonight. We’ll sometimes be dealing with low clouds and drizzle, but it’ll also be warm today. Showers and thunderstorms will move into West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Permian Basin late tonight and Saturday morning.
Second Upper-Level System Arrives on Saturday
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning across the eastern two-thirds of Texas. Showers and storms will move across the eastern third of Texas during the afternoon on Sunday before exiting Texas to the east Sunday evening – leaving Texas dry in time for Santa to get his rounds in late Sunday night and into Christmas morning. Christmas Day should feature dry weather and falling temperatures as a cold front moves southeast across the state.
Unlike the round of rain yesterday and this morning, we’ll have more ‘oomph’ in place with the second upper-level storm system. Thunderstorms capable of producing small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are expected.
Forecast Rain Totals & Flood Threat
We’ve increased the forecast rain totals across the eastern forty percent of Texas – with an additional one to three inches of rain expected today through Sunday afternoon. Street flooding and high water in the bar ditches will be likely, with some threat of minor flooding along more fast-responding creeks and streams.
Widespread flooding isn’t expected, but we’ll probably see some high water issues in typical low-lying troublespots across the eastern third of Texas late Saturday through Sunday evening. We’ll have to watch the rivers and lakes next week for some rises, though we certainly could use the rain.
After the rains move out late Sunday, we’ll probably be in for an extended period of dry weather again. Light rain is possible Wednesday morning in South Texas. After a warm next few days, Christmas Day will return to ‘winter-time temperatures’ with gusty northwest winds behind a cold front. We’re not talking about any frigid, arctic air, but it’ll be cool to start the upcoming week. A slow climb up the temperature roller-coaster will be underway by mid-week.
Housekeeping…
Safe travels and a good Friday to you all. We’ll do a special Texas Weather Roundup video on Saturday, followed by no video on Sunday or Monday. However, written updates here on the Texas Weather Blog and in the Texas Storm Chasers Mobile App will continue both days.
Bring on the rain.
Gotta travel by car tomorrow. Ill be looking for times that will be worse so i can avoid.
The new hit Christmas song. “I’m dreaming of a dry Christmas “
Greg
So instead of Crashy the Cold Front it’s Smashy the Storm System.
But….. what happened to the snow?! 😉
Linda Pitts Workman No snow please.
Dessie Harlow only a little on Christmas morning not the ice and stuff.
Nooooo
Which is why I made sure to take my walk today that I missed yesterday.
Yay
Steve Massey
Rain is great for the bluebonnets. Hoping it cools off again. It’s way too warm right now.
Pam Allen Sohan , definitely comfortable compared to Summer,live in the Midwest through a polar vortex and you would enjoy a nice 70 degree day
Pamela Ann I grew up in Chicagoland, lived in IL until I was 27. We were stationed in OH for three years, I know what winter is like. Thats why I live in Texas. That being said, I love when it gets cold here. Partly because I know it’s not going to last for 5 months. And because that’s my reward for surviving June-September.
Pam Allen Sohan ,I grew up in Springfield, Illinois,so I know as well,I can’t honestly do the 🥶,I understand,the summer is brutal and long here.
Jeff
I love it when it’s warm on Christmas! But still happy it won’t be icy. 🎄
Oh no tonight? Ahhh. Guess I best wrap the plants up tonight. Thanks guys!!!
We do need the rain so no complaints
Maria Miranda
is it going to snow christmas eve or christmas day in houston texas galveston yes or no
Lori Newtz Yes.
hi michael how do you know it,s going to snow
Lori Newtz hell no it’s not. Lows in the 40s.
That dude is talking about the other white powder!
Is Denver City, Texas in the path of these storms?
OH HELL, JUST IN TIME, FOR ALL THE WEEKEND FESTIVITIES! OH WELL, GET OUT THE UMBRELLAS AND THE BOOTS….A LITTLE RAIN AIN’T GONNA STOP A TEXAN FROM HAVING A GET-TOGETHER……..
Got my fleece ready. Cozy socks. Hot chocolate. Outside things in order.
El Niño has been a dud so far.
After this heatful summer, I’m ready for it! Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024!
When did storm #1 happen??
Chris Becker bout a month ago… 😂😂
19 hours later…
Still waiting in N. Houston…. Yawn..,,
Bring it!!
Thanks 😊 and Merry Christmas 🎄
David Bustamante
I live in Colorado!
We got a lot of hail in Amarillo today.
Terri Gordon
Christine Garza n Cheryl Garza n Porfirio Garza Jr. n Jackie Shaw
Cold cold cold 🥶 please