Flash Flooding Continuing Along the Gulf Coast; Dry Thunderstorms in the West
Excessive rainfall continues to produce life-threatening, locally catastrophic flash flooding along the central Gulf Coast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts Oregon, California, and the Great Basin into the weekend.
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Scattered showers and storms are possible this evening into the overnight period. Stronger storms are capable of producing heavy rain and localized flooding. Lows in the 70s.
In addition to the heat expected today we do have a risk for excessive rainfall today into this evening. Considerable uncertainty exists with on how this scenario unfolds but we could see multiple storm clusters develop and move into our area. Stay weather aware.
Don't underestimate the power of water! It only takes just 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult; 12 inches of fast-moving water can carry away a small car; 18 to 24 inches of fast-moving water can carry away most large SUVs, vans, and trucks.
A building trend of intense, humid heat is expected across South-Central Texas. While scattered rain chances linger through Saturday—with localized probabilities peaking as high as 65%—dry weather returns quickly by Sunday. Temperatures will rise steadily heading into next week, with afternoon highs climbing from the low 90s up to a sizzling 103°F.