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3 warnings in effect for 3 counties in the area

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WEATHER ALERT

3 warnings in effect for 3 counties in the area

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DROUGHT


3 days ago

Stage 4 restrictions now in place for Edwards Aquifer permit holders, but not SAWS customers

The Comal Springs streamflow dips to a 10-day average of 96 cfs - lowest since November 2014

The science of drought explained in pictures

What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?

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After a brutally hot and dry stretch, rain may bring relief to San Antonio

After a hot, dry summer so far, energy arriving from our northeast could bring some of the best rain chances we've seen in a while.

Northeast Side residents voice frustration with water main break in neighborhood

Residents in a Northeast Side neighborhood tell KSAT they were frustrated with a water main break they said took some time to fix.

Four boat ramps at Canyon Lake closed due to dropping lake level

Four boat ramps at Canyon Lake are closed as the water level continues to drop.

Farmers, ranchers struggling to endure the worst drought in a decade

A historic drought has left farmers fighting for their crops and praying for rain.

San Antonio just experienced the hottest July on record

July 2022 also ties with August 2011 for the hottest month ever recorded

Jacob’s Well stops flowing due to drought, increased pumping

Jacob's Well has ceased flowing for only the fourth time in its history.

Homeless Texans left with few places to cool off during record heat

Heat-related emergency calls have spiked amid historic heat. Cooling centers are available in major cities but often close in the late afternoon — during the hottest parts of the day.

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Port Aransas fish kill caused by low water levels

A fish kill was reported to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department last week in Port Aransas.

Firefighters in Atascosa County ‘overwhelmed’ by high call volume, limited resources

The drought and record-breaking heat are affecting the Atascosa County fire departments’ call volume and budgets this year.

Texas ranchers rush to sell livestock amid drought

Ranchers across Texas are struggling to keep their livestock alive. It is an eerily similar situation from a decade ago when the drought led to historically low cattle numbers.

Drought, standing water leads to questions about water quality in South Texas rivers and lakes

The drought and heat are gripping South Texas and the lack of rain has led to questions about standing water in area lakes, rivers and popular swimming destinations.

Dog dies within an hour of visiting ‘Barking Springs’ swimming hole. Toxic algae could be to blame.

A visit to Austin’s “Barking Springs” resulted in the death of a dog and city officials believe it might have to do with toxic algae exposure.

How to keep your plants, trees and lawn alive during drought, heat wave

A combination of severe drought and heat has left our local vegetation weak and requiring a lot of work on our part to keep it alive.

Zero flow? KSAT visits Garner State Park to get firsthand look at Frio River conditions

Parts of Frio River are still open for swimming, but low water flow is leaving many areas dry.

Guadalupe River measuring zero flow near Spring Branch

Drought conditions have taken a heavy toll on area rivers and streams.

Fireworks stands in San Antonio busy ahead of the 4th of July

As San Antonio prepares for more firework displays, it's important to remember to celebrate safely given our dry conditions.

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Fredericksburg, Boerne cancel 4th of July fireworks shows due to fire danger amid drought

The cities of Boerne and Fredericksburg have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to the high risk of wildfires amid current drought conditions.

West Texas farmers and ranchers fear the worst as drought, heat near 2011 records

2011 was the driest year on record for Texas, causing an estimated cost of $7.62 billion in crop and livestock losses. A dry and hot June has many sounding alarm bells about 2022.

Scattered showers and storms around San Antonio Tuesday afternoon

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

Shaded grapes and underground cellars: How some Hill Country wineries are adjusting to heat, extreme drought

Winemaking is a major economic driver in the Texas Hill Country, but many of those businesses are having to adjust to the early summer heatwave and severe drought conditions.

Frio River is at 0 flow in Concan. Images show how low the water is.

On Wednesday, the official streamflow was measured at 0.0 cubic feet per second, which basically means... the river has no flow.

Certain fireworks restricted in Bexar County due to drought conditions

The order prohibits the sale and use of fireworks classified as “skyrockets with sticks” or “missiles with fins.”

Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to save your trees during a drought

According to experts at Texas A&M Forest Service, tree fatalities occur during a drought because drought is a significant stress to trees.

New Braunfels Utilities customers in Stage 3 water restrictions on Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, New Braunfels Utility customers will only be allowed to water one day, every other week as Stage 3 watering restrictions go into effect.

South Texas farmers face production woes amid drought, extreme temperatures

A farmer in Fredericksburg says he’s not letting the heat, lack of rain and decreased production discourage the business his father started more than 60 years ago.

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Comal County to restrict certain fireworks due to drought conditions

Due to extreme drought conditions, Comal County is restricting the use of certain fireworks.

Medina Lake down 4 feet from just last month, worrying residents, businesses

Water levels at Medina Lake continue to dwindle, and it’s happening quickly. The lake is down four feet from just a month ago according to the Texas Water Development Board.

May 2022 was the hottest May in San Antonio on record

Records date back to 1885

Texas drought strengthens its grip, triggering wildfires, water restrictions and crop disasters

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out this spring. More than a dozen areas are under voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions, and more than 200 Texas counties have been designated as crop disaster areas.

Heat relief for San Antonio arrives over the weekend

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

Potential for large wildfires in Fredericksburg and throughout Hill Country, Forest Service warns

Texas A&M Forest Service is warning Texans about the potential for wildfires.

The Deal with Drought: Watch Whatever the Weather video podcast with Sarah Spivey and Kaiti Blake

In this episode of the Whatever the Weather video podcast, Meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey discuss what drought is and why it happens. The hosts also explain why it's more complicated than 'rain' or 'no rain.'

Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.

This weekend’s heat broke records 🌡️

There’s no doubt you noticed just how hot it was this weekend - especially if you spent time outdoors celebrating Mother’s Day! This weekend’s heat was significant and some records were broken.

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Very hot in San Antonio Mother’s Day weekend

It has been a brutally dry spring in Texas, with 82% of the Lone Star State experiencing drought. Needless to say, we could use LOTS of rain. But instead of healthy rains, we’ve just got big-time heat in the forecast for Mother’s Day weekend.

More rain expected for San Antonio Monday night into Tuesday

Widespread 0.50" to 1.50" of much-needed rain likely

No BBQs allowed at Boerne City Lake due to fire dangers

As of Thursday, Boerne officials have banned the use of firepits and barbecue pits at Boerne City Lake.

Stage 2 water restrictions now in effect for SAWS customers

The 10-day rolling average of the Edwards Aquifer has dipped below 650 feet, prompting Stage 2 water restrictions

Wildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire officials say

Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. More than 40% of the state is in an extreme drought.

Spring outlook: Will drought conditions in South Texas get worse?

NOAA released its spring outlook today and it calls for drought to continue thanks to a La Niña pattern.

Stage 1 water restrictions to go into effect Thursday for SAWS customers

The 10-day rolling average of the level of the Edwards Aquifer, measured at the J-17 well, has dropped below 660 feet as of Wednesday morning. Utilities that utilize the aquifer use the criteria to trigger restrictions on water use. Stage 1 restrictions will go into effect on Thursday for SAWS customers. Coming out of drought stages can be considered 15 days after the aquifer is above the trigger.

Maps: Texas Burn Bans by County and statewide Drought Monitor

The latest updates on burn bans and drought conditions in Texas, including the San Antonio and Hill Country regions.

Bexar County Fire Marshal warns of high fire risk on Saturday; Gov. Abbott readies emergency response

Saturday’s cold front will bring gusty winds and low humidity and combined with current drought conditions, the risk of wildfires is very high.

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This was Texas’ warmest December since 1889

Ongoing La Niña conditions have brought warm, dry weather and deepened drought conditions across the state.

Changing climate parches Afghanistan, exacerbating poverty

Fed by rain and snowmelt from mountains, this valley nestled among northwestern Afghanistan’s jagged peaks was once fertile

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Watch experts in climate, energy and environmental justice discuss extreme weather at 9 a.m. at The Texas Tribune Festival

The conversation will focus on what we’ve learned about extreme weather in Texas and beyond — and what can be done about it.

Towering wall of flames from the Caldor Fire

This massive wall of flames from the Caldor Fire was captured by a firefighter at the Reno Fire Department as crews battle to protect a structure in South Lake Tahoe, California, on Aug. 30.

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Stage 1 water restrictions to go into effect Wednesday for SAWS customers

Stage one water restrictions go into effect for SAWS customers on Wednesday.

These photos tell you everything you need to know about California’s drought

Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.

Western drought drives water levels at Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell to historic lows

Drought conditions gripping the western U.S. have driven down levels in water resources across the West.

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Buh-bye, dry! San Antonio’s drought eliminated in 5 weeks of rain

San Antonio has seen more than half a foot of rain above average for late April to early June!

Families of Black men slain by police are hopeful for reform

The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left optimistic that police reform could be approved by May 25, the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Following a joint congressional address Wednesday night in which President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve reform by May 25, the families and their representatives met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

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Top 5 weather events of 2020 in South Texas

Here’s a look at the KSAT Weather Team’s list of the top 5 weather events of 2020:Number 5In June, a far away visitor that really seemed to capture the imagination of South Texans was the Saharan dust cloud. There was hope that hot weather might help keep COVID-19 at bay, but cases ramped up again in July. While weather may play a small role in how COVID-19 spreads, hot, dry weather did not seem to have much effect. A record number of named storms and a record number of landfalling storms were recorded in 2020. Three of the named storms brought impacts to Texas.

6/21: Pope Francis takes on the mob; Why are coffee prices rising?

6/21: Pope Francis takes on the mob; Why are coffee prices rising? Pope Francis takes on the mob and brands its members an example of "the adoration of evil"; and, Drought in Latin American and the Caribbean is causing the price of coffee to rise worldwide.

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