Heavy Rain Gone; Skies Remain Overcast, Cold

Overnight heavy rain has moved east and any remaining drizzle has mostly cleared out Wednesday morning.

The skies will remain overcast and cold.

Rain ends. but cool weather sticks around. Temperatures will warm nicely through the weekend. @nbcdfw @nbcdfwweather https://t.co/smMNwULsHb #NBCDFWWeather #dfwwx pic.twitter.com/okWUBWtYMd
— Samantha Davies (@SDaviesNBC5) February 12, 2020

The rain has been steady and relentless in North Texas. Here's a look at the rainfall totals since midnight. Please avoid driving through flooded areas. #NBCDFWWeather pic.twitter.com/OCqb2PUNhX
— Keisha Burns (@KeishaBurnsNBC5) February 12, 2020

Some areas of Dallas received over 2 inches of rain since early Wednesday morning. Ben Russell is with us to show all the areas where roads were flooding.

Drivers should beware of slick roads and ponding. In Dallas, traffic cameras showed high water on Interstate 30 at I-45.

High water on I-30 EB at I-45. Someone is trying to unclog drain. @nbcdfw @nbcdfwweather #DFWTraffic #NBCDFWWeather pic.twitter.com/nzAbkXhTNU
— Samantha Davies (@SDaviesNBC5) February 12, 2020

Areas to the south and southeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area could receive the heaviest rainfall, over 2 inches. An inch is possible in the DFW area, with lesser amounts to the west and northwest.

After the rain ends Wednesday afternoon, clouds will decrease. A cold front will surge south Wednesday night, bringing a reinforcing shot of chilly air.

Highs on Thursday will only be in the 40s despite sunshine. A warming trend is expected for the weekend. Clouds will increase on Saturday and remain throughout the weekend. Rain chances return early next week.