Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to End Laredo's Dry Spell

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After more than a month without any rainfall, Laredo is projected to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend, ending the city's lengthy dry spell. The National Weather Service forecasts over an inch of rain from Saturday through Tuesday, with the heaviest downpours expected on Sunday. This would mark the city's wettest March in nearly two decades.

Why it matters

Laredo's dry conditions have persisted for over 5 months, with the city receiving less than an inch of rain so far this year. The upcoming rainfall is expected to provide much-needed relief, replenishing water supplies and potentially easing drought conditions in the region.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, Laredo is projected to receive 0.29 inches of rain on Saturday evening, followed by 0.61 inches on Sunday and additional rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. In total, the city could see over an inch of precipitation from March 7-10, which would be the most rain Laredo has received in a single March since 2004.

• On Saturday, March 7, 0.29 inches of rain are projected from 6 p.m. to midnight.
• On Sunday, March 8, 0.61 inches of rain are projected, with 0.19 inches by 6 a.m., 0.22 inches by noon, and 0.2 inches for the rest of the day.
• On Monday, March 9, an additional 0.12 inches of rain are projected, including 0.09 inches by 6 a.m.
• On Tuesday, March 10, 0.06 inches of rain are projected, along with a chance of thunderstorms from 6 p.m. to midnight.

What’s next

The heavy rainfall is expected to provide much-needed relief to Laredo's drought conditions, potentially easing water supply concerns in the region.