DROUGHT

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

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

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.

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 are closed as the water level continues to drop.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Records date back to 1885

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.

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

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

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.'

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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? 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.