Weather forecasts say San Antonio can expect to receive 3 to 6 inches of rainfall starting Friday and continuing through Sunday.
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The area can expect to receive 3 to 6 inches of rain starting Friday and continuing through Sunday, which will likely include flash flooding, said Bob Fogerty, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Added to the 4.75 inches of rain measured at the San Antonio International Airport during April, the rain likely will help recharge the Edwards Aquifer, which serves as the area’s primary source of drinking water. But Central Texas remains in drought and is likely to stay under drought restrictions even after this weekend, said Paul Bertetti, the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s senior director of aquifer science research and modeling.
On Monday, the Edwards Aquifer Authority declared Stage 3 pumping restrictions on permit holders utilizing the Uvalde Pool of the Edwards Aquifer, which lies west of San Antonio. Permit holders, including water utilities, farmers and ranchers in this area, are required to reduce their permitted water allowance by 20%.SAWS Stage 2 watering restrictions
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