Heavy Rainfall on the Western Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains Friday

A multi-day heavy rainfall event will continue over the western Gulf Coast through Monday. Slight Risks of excessive rainfall have been issued, and Flood Watches remain in effect through Monday evening. Scattered severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible across western portions of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 7:06:22 pm PDT

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Heavy Rainfall on the Western Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains Friday

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