Central Texas Warms to Near 80 Degrees

Sunshine returns Veterans Day as temperatures climb near 80 degrees across Central Texas before rain chances return this weekend.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Current Conditions

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Waco reached 80 degrees and Temple and Killeen came in just below that mark as sunshine returned to Central Texas on Veterans Day. Rain chances return Saturday night and Sunday, with a temperature drop expected next week.

Why it matters

The warm stretch offers a brief break for residents while drought conditions persist along the I-35 corridor and in parts of eastern Texas. Forecasters expect rain to arrive in phases, so the drought picture for the state may shift only slightly.

Current observations show a wide spread in rainfall, from 1 to 2 inches in western counties to about a tenth of an inch in far eastern counties. The forecast for the coming days remains uncertain beyond the Saturday night and Sunday rain chances.

The details

Temperatures reached near 80 degrees in Waco, Temple and Killeen, and the Brazos Valley hit 79 degrees. Robertson County shows areas under extreme drought, and the I-35 corridor and counties to the east have the most intense drought conditions.

Veterans Day (November 11, 2026): Sunshine returns and temperatures reach near 80 degrees.
Saturday night (November 14, 2026): The next chance for rain arrives.
Sunday (November 15, 2026): Better chances for rain.
Monday morning (November 16, 2026): Weekend storms may linger.
Next week (week of November 16, 2026): Highs hang in the 60s and more rain is possible late Wednesday into Thursday.

Seasonal Patterns

Current drought classifications along the I-35 corridor and in Robertson County remain the most severe in the region, and this week's warmth arrives against that backdrop. Rainfall totals so far this week vary sharply across the state, with the heaviest amounts falling in the west.

Residents planning weekend outdoor activities should watch for rain beginning Saturday night and possible lingering storms into Monday morning. The drop in temperatures expected next week means cooler conditions for daily plans.

The takeaway

Weather patterns in Central Texas are shifting from a warm, dry stretch toward a period of rain and cooler air. Checking the forecast before weekend plans will help residents prepare.