Rain chances fade this weekend, with sunshine and warmer days ahead

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for much of the region. Rain chances drop over the weekend and end early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio.

Friday morning’s heaviest rain fell along and near the U.S. 281 corridor east of Kerr County, at rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour in spots. Forecasters said that band could drift west-northwest Friday evening and overnight, though it’s expected to be less organized by then.

Up to 2 more inches of rain is possible through Saturday, with isolated spots seeing as much as 4 inches. Forecasters warned that could cause isolated flooding, especially in areas already soaked over the past two days.

What to expect:

• Saturday: Spotty showers and storms, mostly during the day, with a 20% to 50% chance. Mostly cloudy, highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid to upper 60s in the Hill Country.
• Sunday: A few lingering showers possible, otherwise mostly cloudy.
• Next week: Drier air moves in from the north, bringing sunshine and fair weather. Temperatures warm gradually and could approach 90 by late in the week.