Several rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across the region.
The Dallas-Ft. Worth metro is one major city in Texas in the zone for flash flooding over the next few days.
Forecast models show some areas could see between 5 and 8 inches of rain in some communities in higher elevations."We’ve got the chance for some flash flooding out here," FOX Weather meteorologistsaid. "Overall, in general, we’re expecting about 1 to 2 inches of rain from these storms, but portions of Texas and Louisiana as much as four maybe even six inches of rain expected right through Monday.
The National Weather Service Office believes that some heavy rainfall will cause flash flooding in poor-drainage areas and could cause creeks, streams and rivers to rise out of their banks quickly.The flood threat exists despite the region being in desperate need of rainfall. More than 60 percent of Texas and more than half of Oklahoma are dealing with extreme drought conditions.If too much rain falls in too little time, the NWS says the ground may have difficulty absorbing the water, leading to runoff and flash flooding.
The FOX Forecast Center reminds motorists to never drive on flooded roadways and to stay away from basements and rooms that are below ground level during heavy rainfall events.be strong and produce gusty winds and plenty of lightning.