Laredo Braces for 1.6 Inches of Sunday Rain
The National Weather Service forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Laredo on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Forecasts
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The National Weather Service projects 1.6 inches of rain in Laredo on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with a 72% to 92% chance of rain and thunderstorms forecast all day. Laredo's 2026 rainfall total is projected to reach 18.25 inches through Monday, November 9, 2026.
Why it matters
The projected rainfall would push Laredo's year-to-date total closer to the normal value for this point in the year, which is 19.46 inches. Surface winds of 8 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are expected alongside the storms, adding to conditions residents should plan for.
The National Weather Service forecast projects 1.6 inches of rain Sunday with a 72% to 92% chance of precipitation and gusts up to 30 mph. Actual totals may differ from the projection, and the forecast does not specify how rainfall will be distributed across the city.
The players
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The National Weather Service is the federal agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts, warnings and rainfall projections across the United States.
The details
Thunderstorms are forecast throughout Sunday, following a chance of rain between 19% and 53% on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday's projected high is 68 degrees.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Projected 0.11 inches of rain begins, with a chance of rain between 19% and 53%.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Thunderstorms forecast all day, with 1.6 inches of rain projected.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Projected 0.46 inches of rain and a high of 66 degrees.
Seasonal Patterns
The projected 1.6 inches on November 8, 2026 would fall just short of the 1.8-inch record for that date set in 1919. Combined Saturday-through-Sunday rainfall of 2.17 inches would rank 2026 as the 23rd-wettest November on record.
Residents should plan for thunderstorms and gusts up to 30 mph on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Monitor National Weather Service updates for any changes to the projected 1.6 inches of rainfall.
The takeaway
Laredo's rainfall total is tracking below its normal level for this time of year, and the Sunday storms could narrow that gap. Checking forecast updates before Sunday will help residents prepare for changing conditions.
Further reading
For more on what is expected across the region, see the Forecasts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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