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Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 12:32:14 am CDT

Heavy rainfall could result in flash flooding tonight through Wednesday. The Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of South Texas in a Slight risk (>15%) for heavy rainfall across northern counties from Victoria Crossroads to La Salle county, with a small portion of La Salle county in a moderate risk (>40%), and a portion of southern counties in a Marginal Risk (5%) for flash flooding. Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and be prepared to take an alternate route. Turn Around Don't Drown.
A flood watch is in effect along the Rio Grande for Columbia Bridge and Laredo as significant rainfall upstream over the next several days may lead to flooding later this week. Stay tuned for updates.
Tonight will once again be partly cloudy and warm. There is a low (20-40%) chance of showers and thunderstorms across portions of South Texas.
Mostly cloudy skies with a low chance of showers and storms are expected today along area beaches with southeast winds around 15 mph. There is a low risk of rip currents today. Please continue to use caution if entering the waters.
Low to moderate (20-40%) chances of rain will continue Thursday before ending just in time for the weekend. Temperatures will stay warm, with highs in the 90s to around 100.

 
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Cotulla
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Kingsville NAS
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Laredo
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Port Lavaca
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Rockport
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Victoria
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Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
 
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