Downpours, isolated storms hit San Antonio on Easter weekend | Weather Impact Alert

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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday and Sunday (April 4-5) 

Reason:  Strong thunderstorms and a good chance of rain hitting South-Central Texas. 

The breakdown

A cold front brought heavy downpours, gusty winds and isolated flooding to the drought-stricken San Antonio area on Saturday, which received much-needed rain while avoiding hazardous weather. 

Cooler temperatures and scattered showers are expected to continue into Easter Sunday.

For Saturday, the Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather largely shifted east, with eastern Bexar County on the outer edge of the impacted area. Here’s a look at how Saturday’s precipitation looked in the area:

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Winds have also been gusty between 25 mph and 35 mph; that’s expected to continue through Easter Sunday afternoon.

Rainfall totals could eclipse one and a half inches across the San Antonio area by Monday morning. Temperatures will drop eight to 10 degrees below seasonal averages Sunday and Monday. 

Here’s a look at the anticipated Sunday afternoon highs for communities in the region: 

  • Rocksprings: 58
  • Kerrville: 60
  • Fredericksburg: 63
  • Eagle Pass: 64
  • New Braunfels: 64
  • Uvalde: 64
  • Del Rio: 65
  • Gonzales: 66
  • Llano: 66
  • San Antonio: 66
  • San Marcos: 66

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