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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 6:50:17 am CDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Cooler temperatures and increased rain chances continue today. Highs will range from the 70s to the 80 along with showers and thunderstorms, particularly by the early to mid afternoon hours.
Showers and thunderstorms may drop quick downpours over saturated soils, leading to the potential for flash flooding today through early Friday morning.
Cooler conditions are forecast to end the week, with highs dropping into the 60s and 70s Friday and this weekend, along with high chances for rain Friday. A drying and warming trend is forecast next week.