As San Antonio grapples with its second-wettest January on record, residents are both relieved and anxious—rainfall has eased the drought but triggered flooding. A staggering 6.12 inches of rain drenched the city by noon Wednesday, a marked shift from the recent dry spell, Express News reported. The deluge has surpassed all but the historic rains of January 1968.
While the rains are set to briefly stop, another round was forecasted to quickly hit Wednesday night. This additional rainfall was expected to potentially add up to two inches, threatening to aggravate an already waterlogged terrain. According to KSAT, the downpours should dissipate and make way for clearer skies shortly after.
The recent rain is sorely needed in San Antonio, which was under extreme drought conditions last week, as per the U.S. Drought Monitor. The city is eagerly awaiting this Thursday's update, which is projected to show substantial improvement in the drought situation. Notwithstanding the benefits, the heavy rainfall has led to flash flood warnings being issued twice this week.
For those weary of the wet weather, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Forecasters project a respite with temperatures reaching the mid-60s and drier conditions following the rain. A weak cold front might bring slight rain chances Friday night, but the majority of the area is expected to finally stay dry into the weekend and the following week.
