Weather Archives - Uvalde Hesperian https://uvaldehesperian.com/category/weather/ Uvalde's Free News Source Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 214914571 Uvalde County announces inclement weather closure for Monday, January 26th https://uvaldehesperian.com/uvalde-county-announces-inclement-weather-closure-for-monday-january-26th/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:10:14 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=11572 Press Release from Acting Uvalde County Judge Jerry Bates 01-24-26 SUBJECT: Courthouse Closure AND Cancellation of Commissioners Court Meeting The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26th  and will resume …

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The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26th and will resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Press Release from Acting Uvalde County Judge Jerry Bates

01-24-26

SUBJECT: Courthouse Closure AND Cancellation of Commissioners Court Meeting

The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26th  and will resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  Also be advised that the Regular Meeting of the Uvalde Commissioners Court, originally scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom located on the 3rd floor of the Uvalde County Courthouse has been cancelled.

The cancellation is due to inclement weather.

The next meeting of the Commissioners Court is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom located on the 3rd floor of the Uvalde County Courthouse.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

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]]> 11572 Community Warming Center – Important Update https://uvaldehesperian.com/community-warming-center-important-update/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:29:01 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=11568 The Pecan Room, inside the Sgt. Willie De Leon Civic Center Press release from the City of Uvalde : Opening: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 Noon 01-24-26 ❄️ ❄️ …

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The Pecan Room, inside the Sgt. Willie De Leon Civic Center

Press release from the City of Uvalde : Opening: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 Noon

01-24-26

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  We are grateful to announce an update regarding the Community Warming Center for Uvalde & Uvalde County.
  Location: The Pecan Room, inside the Sgt. Willie De Leon Civic Center
  Opening: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 Noon
  The center will remain open until weather conditions improve.
  This warming center is available for anyone needing a safe and warm place, whether to stop in and warm up or to stay overnight. Accommodations are available to everyone.
  In coordination with the City of Uvalde and Uvalde County Emergency Management, along with Casa El Shaddai, Hill Country Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry, and Peace Ministries, our mission remains simple:
No one in our community should face the cold alone.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
If you feel led to serve and help our community during this time, please contact: Pastor Gilbert Limones
830-275-1909
Let’s continue serving Uvalde with compassion, unity, and care.
Please share this post so it can reach those who need it most. 💙

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]]> 11568 South Texas and Texas Hill Country brace for arctic blast https://uvaldehesperian.com/south-texas-and-texas-hill-country-brace-for-arctic-blast/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:53 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=11548 01-22-25 By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian The National Weather Service Austin/ San Antonio issued an extreme cold watch at today at 7:45AM for Uvalde County and the surrounding area …

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01-22-25

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

The National Weather Service Austin/ San Antonio issued an extreme cold watch at today at 7:45AM for Uvalde County and the surrounding area including neighboring counties and the Texas Hill Country beginning Friday night, January 23rd through the overnight hours.

"...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
 FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as
 low as 2 degrees below zero
  possible.

* WHERE...All of south central Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees
  below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed
  skin if precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
  threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
  at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside."

The Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management posted the following alert on its Facebook Page:
  “While Uvalde County may not experience the Ice / Winter Mix beginning Friday night through Sunday- Monday as our Real County /Edwards County /Bandera / Medina County Neighbors may experience, it’s the Wind Chill that can be brutal. Forecasts are showing zero to ten degrees through the weekend. This impacts humans & animals. If you don’t have to get out into this upcoming event… Don’t ! . We are coordinating with our fellow response agencies & working with them & State partners if conditions change. Prepare now for your needs, check on elderly neighbors, family members & others as needed. God Bless, and stay safe.”

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch

  Jan 21, 2026

  (Austin, TX) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch.

ERCOT is monitoring weather conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a reliability-first approach to operations. In anticipation of the extreme cold weather, ERCOT is coordinating preparation efforts with the Texas Energy Reliability Council, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and other state agencies, as well as with Market Participants.

ERCOT encourages everyone to sign up for grid condition notifications through the Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS). Texans can also monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.

  What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification of forecasted significant weather with higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. At this time, grid conditions are expected to be normal, and there is no current expectation of an energy emergency. Texans should continue to monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.

  What Action is Needed?
No action is needed. You can monitor current and extended grid conditions on ercot.com.

  Did You Know?
Reducing electric use during peak demand times can help you save and lower demand on the grid. Energy-saving tips can be found on the TXANS webpage.

  Stay Updated
Sign up for TXANS notifications on the TXANS webpage. You can also subscribe to ERCOT Emergency Alerts, which are not sent through TXANS notifications, and download the ERCOT mobile app for additional notifications: iOS | Android.

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]]> 11548 Severe Thunderstorm Warning including La Pryor TX and Batesville TX until 12:00 PM CDT https://uvaldehesperian.com/severe-thunderstorm-warning-including-la-pryor-tx-and-batesville-tx-until-1200-pm-cdt/ Tue, 06 May 2025 16:27:18 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=10273 Source NWS Austin/ San Antonio 05-06-25 Severe Thunderstorm Warning including La Pryor TX and Batesville TX until 12:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/xM55p8lJsk — NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 6, 2025

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]]> 10273 NWS Austin/San Antonio: Sunny and Cold for Uvalde Area today. Low of 18 degrees tonight: Warmer Wednesday https://uvaldehesperian.com/nws-austin-san-antonio-sunny-and-cold-for-uvalde-area-today-low-of-18-degrees-tonight-warmer-wednesday/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:14:46 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=9463 From the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio 01-21-25 Precipitation is forecast to end across the Hill Country 4 AM to 6 AM, I-35 corridor 6 AM to 8 AM, and …

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From the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio

01-21-25

Precipitation is forecast to end across the Hill Country 4 AM to 6 AM, I-35 corridor 6 AM to 8 AM, and Coastal Plains 8 AM to 10 AM. Temperatures will rise above freezing between 10 AM and 1 PM with partial or full melting of snow, sleet, and ice occurring in the afternoon.

Tonight for Uvalde:

Clear skies with low tonight 18 Degrees

Forecast for Uvalde County

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

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]]> 9463 Recent rainfail prompts Uvalde County Sheriff to issue road closures: Uvalde County Judge lifts Countywide Burn Ban https://uvaldehesperian.com/recent-rainfail-prompts-uvalde-county-sheriff-to-issue-road-closures-uvalde-county-judge-lifts-countywide-burn-ban/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:27:18 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=8462 by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 Top Photo: A Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office patrol car is parked near the Puccini Lane road closure  Recent rains occurring …

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Dark clouds and rainshafts seen to the south of U.S. Highway 90.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Top Photo: A Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office patrol car is parked near the Puccini Lane road closure

 Recent rains occurring over the Labor Day weekend soaked the Uvalde County area with sometimes heavy showers. On Monday, September 2nd, Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco announced on his Facebook Page road closures on a few area roads that are prone to flooding. 

About 1 PM on Sunday, September 1st, heavy rainfall was observed over the Uvalde Downtown area and at H-E-B.

 “Due to the heavy rainfall in our area, we want to inform you about road closures that are currently in effect. Please note that the following areas are closed for safety reasons: F.M. 1022, Puccini Ln., Elm Lane, and Uvalde Oaks entrance.” Nolasco said

   Flooded roads were also reported on the Uvalde Estates News and Concerns Facebook Page affecting the first and second entrances to the Estates. 

   The flooded roads prompted the Uvalde CISD Transportation Office to issue the following statement on Tuesday, September 3rd, alerting parents of potential school bus route changes 

important Notice: Uvalde CISD Bus Routes Affected by Flood Watch:

 “To Our Uvalde CISD Parents and Caregivers of Bus Riders,

A portion of FM 1022 affected by the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office Road closures.

   This is to inform you that, according to the National Weather Service, Uvalde County is under a Flood Watch until September 4th at midnight. Due to the heavy rainfall, road closures are in the Uvalde Estates area. Specifically, the first and second entrances to Uvalde Estates are closed due to flooding, and Uvalde County officials are currently evaluating the rest of the neighborhood for the potential of additional closures.

  Please be advised that Uvalde CISD buses will not go around any barriers, and we strongly discourage drivers from driving through low-water crossings. All parents and caregivers of bus riders must be aware that if a road closure affects your child’s usual drop-off location, you will need to pick them up at a location the bus can safely navigate. Our bus drivers will stay as close to the regular routes as possible under these circumstances.

 As a backup plan, if additional roads are closed, the drop-off location will be at the 3rd entrance on the side of the road. If you have any questions or need further information, please call the Transportation Office at 830-333-7003 before 3:00 p.m. today.”

Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell issued an order on Tuesday, September 3rd abolishing a burn ban enacted by the Uvalde County Commissioners Court on August 26th, 2024.

Source:
www.uvaldecounty.com

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]]> 8462 South African sailplane forced to land in a lake: Cooler temperatures and scattered showers have kept many planes grounded https://uvaldehesperian.com/south-african-sailplane-forced-to-land-in-a-lake-cooler-temperatures-and-scattered-showers-have-kept-many-planes-grounded/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:52:13 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=8431 by Michael Robinson| Uvalde Hesperian   A recent cool and scattered showers for many is a welcome relief from the hundred degree temperatures that have been blistering the area but glider …

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  A recent cool and scattered showers for many is a welcome relief from the hundred degree temperatures that have been blistering the area but glider teams participating in the 38th FAI World Glider Championship, it has kept many of their sailplanes on the ground. 

  Austrian Pilot Wolfgang Janowitsch said, “The Weather is our motor: No good weather= no sailplane flying.”

  The South African Gliding Team posted the following on their Facebook Page late Wednesday afternoon:

  “Seems like chaos all round today, with only 1 out of the 66 competitors actually completing their task. 14 gliders physically landed at other airfields, in fields or lakes, the rest all started their engines to get home.

Both EL and IMS landed at alternate airfields, as although they both have working engines, with the storms around there was no ways for them to get back to Uvalde Safely. They’ve both arrived safely back at Uvalde by trailer. And the rest are all strapped down safely for the night. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.”

   According to a report posted on the Official World Gliding Competition Facebook Page, one glider did make it up into the cloudy skies and eventually had to ditch the plane into a lake.

   “The carnage is almost complete. After the launch, you could see the storms popping up to the east and heading to affect the task area. Survival was the name of the game, and everyone was trying to safely maximize their distance to get the most points possible. I can say all the pilots are safe.

   We did have one glider that landed in a lake. The pilot did a good job sitting it down and getting out of the ship. However, it was an electric powered ship and when they were pulling it out of the lake, the batteries shorted out and caught fire. The ranchers who were helping put the ship back in the water to put the fire out. We do not know of the status of the glider currently. We will try and get more information tomorrow at the pilots meeting. There are still many crews retrieving gliders. Even though all of the Open, 20 Meter and most of the 18 Meter ships have motors, some ran out of gas and still landed out.”

 According to a weather forecast by the National Weather Service for the Uvalde area temperatures are expected to reach a hgh of 94 degrees.

 The following is from the National Weather Service Office:

 Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind around 5 mph.

 

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]]> 8431 Will the recent Texas Hill Country rains bring a rise on the Frio and other Uvalde County Rivers? https://uvaldehesperian.com/will-the-recent-texas-hill-country-rains-bring-a-rise-on-the-frio-and-other-uvalde-county-rivers/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:13:15 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=8085 By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian July 23rd, 2024 The National Weather Service office of Austin/San Antonio posted the following report on its X account: Rain continues across the Hill …

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By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

July 23rd, 2024

The National Weather Service office of Austin/San Antonio posted the following report on its X account:

Rain continues across the Hill Country, with some Flash Flood Warnings ongoing. Scattered showers and storms have developed along and east of the I-35 corridor, with pockets of heavy rainfall. Be alert for flooded low water crossings this afternoon…Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Will the rain in the headwaters north of Uvalde County in the Texas Hill Country bring a rise to the Frio, Nueces  and Sabinal Rivers?

See the latest Garner State Park Dam Report

 

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]]> 8085 Frio River flow rate sees sudden increase likely due to the recent area rainfall https://uvaldehesperian.com/frio-river-flow-rate-sees-sudden-increase-likely-due-to-the-recent-area-rainfall/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:19:33 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=7689   June 20th, 2024 Top Picture from NWS Austin/San Antonio   The recent rainfall from Cyclone One seems to have positively affected the Frio River flow rate over the last couple …

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  June 20th, 2024

Top Picture from NWS Austin/San Antonio

  The recent rainfall from Cyclone One seems to have positively affected the Frio River flow rate over the last couple of days and produced scattered showers today in Uvalde County. 

 According to the National Weather Service Forecast for this weekend,  Friday morning will see a chance of rain and then skies will likely start clearing Friday evening with mostly clear skies for Saturday and Sunday.

 Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.

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]]> 7689 Tropical Cyclone One expected to bring heavy rainfall to the local area https://uvaldehesperian.com/tropical-cyclone-one-expected-to-bring-heavy-rainfall-to-the-local-area/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:09:39 +0000 https://uvaldehesperian.com/?p=7668 by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian Tropical Cyclone One is expected to bring overcast skies, heavy rainfall  and generally cooler conditions though the end of the week and into the weekend …

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by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian

Tropical Cyclone One is expected to bring overcast skies, heavy rainfall  and generally cooler conditions though the end of the week and into the weekend according to the National Weather Service

“Potential Tropical Cyclone One will likely bring very heavy rainfall to coastal Texas today and eventually the Rio Grande Valley early Thursday morning. Coastal flooding and tropical-storm-force winds are also possible along the Texas Coast. Excessive heat will continue to persist from the Midwest to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this week,” the National Weather Service Report said.

Forecast for Uvalde, Texas from the National Weather Service

Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog between 2am and 4am. Low around 73. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog between 8am and noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

 

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