Storm to Bring Rain Across U.S. This Weekend
A cross-country storm system is set to bring rain and unpleasant weather to much of the country starting Friday.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Forecasts
A storm pattern beginning Friday, as an atmospheric river approaching the West splits in two, is expected to bring rain and unpleasant weather across the U.S. this weekend. A level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat is posed to San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi.
Why it matters
Unpleasant weather conditions are expected to affect millions of Americans through early next week, and the wet weather is expected to shift east into Texas. Forecasts for the storm may change in the days ahead as the system develops.
Kalshi prediction markets give Seattle a 99% chance and San Francisco a 94% chance of precipitation, while San Antonio stands at 86% and Dallas at 84% for rain. Totals and the timing of peak rainfall have not yet been determined as the system develops.
The details
An atmospheric river approaching the West splits into two as a cold front shifts across Central and Southern California, generating heavy rain and strong winds. The wet weather is expected to shift east into Texas, where portions of the state have already seen some of their wettest Novembers on record.
Timeline
Friday: Storm pattern begins in the Western U.S.
This weekend: Cross-country storm brings rain and unpleasant weather nationwide.
Early next week: Unpleasant weather conditions continue for millions of Americans.
Seasonal Patterns
The Texas flash flood threat follows an unusually wet stretch, with portions of the state having some of their wettest Novembers on record. Compared with those historical totals, this storm adds to a documented run of above-normal November rainfall across the state.
Residents in San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi should watch for flash flood warnings given the level 1 out of 4 threat. Drivers across the West and Texas should expect wet roads and reduced visibility through the weekend and into early next week.
The takeaway
Weather odds can shift quickly as a storm develops, so checking updated forecasts before weekend travel is worthwhile. Heavy rain and flash flood threats can make roads hazardous even when the storm seems moderate.
Further reading
For the latest outlooks on this system, see Forecasts in our weather coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX Weather.
