Short Term Update for 12 Noon to 6pm Today....

For the period 12 Noon to 6pm today:

• Widespread light to moderate rain, periodic bands of heavier showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm will continue into the afternoon hours
• Locally heavy downpours of rain are possible at times especially in areas that experience any banding of heavier showers
• Flooding of low lying and other flood prone areas is possible at times, especially in the vicinity of heavier shower bands that may set up in certain parts of the area
• East to Northeast winds will average near 25 mph sustained with frequent gusts of 30-40 mph; a few peak gusts of 40-45 mph are possible - especially South/East parts of the area

Widespread light to moderate rain, periodic bands of heavier showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm will continue into the afternoon hours across the local area.

Locally heavy downpours of rain are possible at times especially in areas that experience any banding of heavier showers. On average, additional rainfall of around 1.0 inch can be expected this afternoon. Any locations that experience banding of heavier showers for a prolonged period may receive up to 2 inches (or more) of rain in those spots/bands.

As rain continues to fall and accumulate this afternoon, look for ponding and/or standing water to continue and/or increase across the area, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas. Flooding of low lying areas (i.e., low water crossings and similar areas) are possible at times, especially in any areas that tend to see any repeat banding of heavier showers over time.

We will closely monitor rain trends this afternoon, especially looking for any signs of banding of heavier rain that may become established in a given part of the area. 

East to Northeast winds will continue to average near 25 mph on a sustained basis this afternoon, with gusts of 30-40 mph common. A few peak gusts of 40-45 mph are possible at times, especially in Eastern and Southern portions of the local area (including San Marcos).


We will continue monitoring the situation and issue updates as conditions warrant.