Texas, 2019

Drought in Texas, November 1 to 30, 2019

November 1 to 30, 2019 · NWS EWX · 12 events in 12 counties and zones

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 12 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
12

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS EWX wrote it up.

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 31, 7:14 PM CST, 4 hours 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 7:14 PM CST, 4 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
814 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

.UPDATE...
We have expanded the Freeze Warning for early Friday morning to
include Medina, Bexar, and Lavaca Counties. The freeze warning for
Bexar County is primarily for western and northern areas of the
county, roughly outside Loop 410. The statistical guidance ended up
being too warm for SAT last night. With clear skies tonight and dew
points in the mid 20s we anticipate temperatures to drop quickly
overnight as winds become calm, a little colder than what the GFS MOS
may be indicating. Also, can't rule out some patchy frost around
daybreak in some areas primarily east of I-35 and east of I-37.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 658 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019/

UPDATE...
See below for the 00z aviation discussion...

AVIATION...
VFR at all terminals under generally clear skies, with VFR conditions
expected through the TAF period. Winds have finally relaxed to below
10 knots for every terminal except AUS, which should follow suit
shortly. Light and variable winds can be expected this evening and
overnight tonight before becoming south southeasterly and below 10
knots by mid to late Friday morning (11 knots at DRT).

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 221 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019/

SHORT TERM (Tonight through Friday Night)...
It is a cool and pleasant afternoon with only some high clouds
overhead. North winds are slowly weakening with an occasional gust,
and should continue on this pattern this evening. For trick or
treaters this evening, expect temperatures to be in the upper 40s to
low 50s and a light breeze. Overnight tonight, we should see even
colder temperatures, as clear skies, dry air, and light wind set us
up for effective radiational cooling. Many will see temperatures drop
below freezing again, and some additional counties have been added to
the Freeze Warning in effect tonight from 1 AM to 10 AM. This area
includes counties along and east of I-10 and a portion of the I-35
corridor north of Bexar. Tomorrow, winds shift back out of the south
and temperatures start to warm slightly. Highs will be in the low to
mid 60s, still 10 - 15 degrees cooler than the seasonal normal.
Friday night will still be chilly, but the area should stay above
freezing with the return of some moisture and clouds.

LONG TERM (Saturday through Thursday)...
Early Saturday morning, a dry front glides across the area. This will
briefly shift the winds and interrupt the moisture return. This will
slow down the warm up for Saturday, and keep temperatures similar to
Friday. Sunday through the beginning of the week we will see a
warming trend, and by Tuesday, temperatures climb back into the upper
70s and low 80s. By mid week and towards the end of the forecast
period, models are picking up multiple disturbances that will
increase our chances for rain from Wednesday through Friday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Austin Camp Mabry              32  62  41  62  40 /   0   0   0   0   0
Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport  29  63  39  64  38 /   0   0   0   0   0
New Braunfels Muni Airport     31  62  39  64  39 /   0   0   0   0   0
Burnet Muni Airport            29  60  38  60  37 /   0   0   0   0   0
Del Rio Intl Airport           38  68  44  67  45 /   0   0   0   0   0
Georgetown Muni Airport        27  61  38  62  37 /   0   0   0   0   0
Hondo Muni Airport             31  65  42  68  41 /   0   0   0   0   0
San Marcos Muni Airport        29  63  39  65  38 /   0   0   0   0   0
La Grange - Fayette Regional   30  62  40  65  39 /   0   0   0   0   0
San Antonio Intl Airport       32  63  43  65  42 /   0   0   0   0   0
Stinson Muni Airport           33  63  43  65  42 /   0   0   0   0   0

&&

.EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Friday for Bandera-Bastrop-
Bexar-Blanco-Burnet-Caldwell-Comal-Fayette-Gillespie-Gonzales-
Guadalupe-Hays-Kendall-Kerr-Lavaca-Lee-Llano-Medina-Travis-
Williamson.

&&

Aviation...BMW
Short-Term/Long-Term...Runyen
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 31, 7:07 PM CST, 4 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
807 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

TXZ171>173-186>194-204>209-223-225-020115-
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-
Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-
Fayette-Gonzales-Lavaca-
807 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A Freeze Warning is in effect for freezing temperatures across
portions of the Hill Country and across portions along and east
of the I-35 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A Freeze Warning will remain in place through early Friday
morning across portions of the Hill Country and across portions
along and east of the I-35 corridor.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

TXZ183>185-202-203-217>222-224-228-020115-
Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kinney-Uvalde-Maverick-Zavala-Frio-
Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-De Witt-Dimmit-
807 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

The radar

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Event by event

12 drought. Local standard time, as filed.

Drought, Bandera

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Bandera forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.747, -99.246 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Blanco

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Blanco forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.266, -98.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Burnet

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Burnet forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.788, -98.182 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Karnes

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Karnes forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
28.906, -97.859 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Kendall

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Kendall forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.945, -98.712 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Kinney

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Kinney forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.350, -100.418 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Llano

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Llano forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
30.706, -98.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Maverick

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Maverick forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
28.743, -100.314 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Real

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Real forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.832, -99.822 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Uvalde

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Uvalde forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.357, -99.762 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Val Verde

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Val Verde forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
29.893, -101.152 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

Drought, Zavala

When
November 1, 12:00 AM CST to November 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where
Zavala forecast zone
Reported by
Drought Monitor
Coordinates
28.866, -99.761 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Most of South Central Texas received only 50% or less of normal precipitation during November and drought conditions remained unchanged across much of the northern and western parts of the region. Kinney, Llano, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties stayed in Extreme Drought (D3) and Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, Real, and Val Verde Counties stayed in Severe Drought (D2) conditions. There was enough rain in Maverick County to improve conditions from D3 to D2. Larger public water systems in Real County were in Stage 2 water restrictions. In Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Karnes, Kendall, and Llano there were Stage 1 restrictions and in Val Verde and Zavala there were voluntary restrictions. Area reservoirs were beginning to drop with the most significant impact at Lake Amistad which was 31.1 feet below Conservation Pool level. Of the counties in D2 or worse drought Blanco, Karnes, Kendall, Kinney, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala had burn bans if effect. The Texas A&M Agrilife Texas Crop and Weather Report pointed out that livestock were in fair condition and producers continued with supplemental feeding.

What these are

Drought
A drought reaching severe (D2) or worse on the US Drought Monitor, or with notable impacts.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 864358, 864359, 864360, 864361, 864362, 864363, 864364, 864365, 864366, 864367, 864368, 864369.