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Multi-day, Potentially Catastrophic Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Event

A multi-day, potentially historic heavy rainfall event may produce catastrophic and life-threatening flooding through Saturday from the Ozarks into the Ohio River Valley. Several clusters of strong to severe storms are expected from the Southern Plains, Mid Mississippi Valley to the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys and the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Severe thunderstorms will develop along and north of a warm front this morning across North Texas and parts of Central Texas. Very large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts will be possible. The tornado threat is very low this morning and will only exist right in the vicinity of the warm front. Make sure you have ways to get warnings and check on the weather and road conditions before heading out the door this morning! Remain weather aware!
Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday night and Friday. The main severe threat will be across the northwest Thursday night, with large hail and damaging winds expected to be the primary hazards. Another threat for severe storms will materialize late Friday morning through the afternoon. All hazards will be possible, including large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.
One last round of thunderstorms will occur Friday night into Saturday morning. Some storms will be severe, and may also produce heavy rains localized flooding. Rain will move off to the east Saturday night.
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, some strong to severe, are expected through the end of the week. Periodic heavy rain will likely lead to isolated flooding issues, particularly east of I-35 and north of I-20. The greatest flood threat is Friday and Friday night. A Flood Watch is now in effect for portions of eastern North Texas from 1 AM Friday through 6 AM Sunday. 4 to 5 inches of rain are expected within the Flood Watch, with isolated totals up to 8 inches.
With severe weather in the forecast during the overnight hours, make sure you have a method of receiving warnings that can wake you up so you can seek proper shelter. Ensure your phone is charges, Do Not Disturb is off, and your Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled. Test your weather radio, and know where to go if a warning is issued for your location. Keep a flashlight, a sturdy pair of shoes, and extra clothes ready if needed.

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