Storms brought damaging winds and heavy rain to North Texas Wednesday night. Damaging winds were the primary threat but hail was also a factor.
The heaviest rain is projected to fall overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. A flood watch is in effect for areas northeast of Dallas/ Ft. Worth.
Rainfall totals will average 2-4 inches across North Texas. Higher totals east, lower totals to the west.
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Despite the current drought in place heavy rain in a short amount of time can overwhelm the soil's ability to absorb water. The result is runoff that can cause flash flooding. The timing of this event will cause the impacts of flooding to be harder to see. Most of the heavy rain will fall after sunset while it is dark outside. It will be hard to see current road conditions. If you live in a flood-prone area know your alternate routes (higher roads). Flooding issues may also impact the Thursday morning commute.
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Once the rain clears on Thursday, the remainder of the week will be beautiful! This upcoming weekend will feature near-perfect fall weather. Highs on Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid-70s with overnight lows in the 50s. Winds will stay light with a mostly sunny sky.
