Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 8:52:20 am MDT

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Thursday night through Friday morning is the most likely timeframe to see rain area-wide. A few thunderstorms are possible early on Friday. Rain chances linger during the day on Friday with isolated showers for northern areas into Saturday due to a secondary storm system dropping down from the Four Corners.

Highest rainfall totals will be favored east of the Rio Grande Valley.

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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

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