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Austin weather: Flood alerts issued in Central Texas as storms roll through
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Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Central Texas as storms and heavy rains roll through the area. The following warnings and advisories have been issued: Flood Warning for Mason County until 3:30 p.m. Flash Flood Warning for Kerr and Gillespie Counties until 2 p.m.
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Heavy rain set for Wednesday night through Thursday
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1,900 responders deployed across Texas ahead of heavy rainfall
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Austin weather: Flood alerts issued in Central Texas as storms roll through
Tropical moisture funneled from Pacific Hurricane Polo will bring heavy downpours, potential flood risks, and cooler temperatures in the 80s to North Texas starting Wednesday.
Relief from a relentless, scorching summer is on the horizon for North Texas as moisture from a Pacific hurricane prepares to deliver much-needed rainfall and cooler temperatures later this week.
EL PASO, Texas (ABC-7) — A major surge of tropical moisture is headed toward the Borderland this week, setting the stage for several days of widespread rain and thunderstorms, with the greatest concerns coming from heavy rainfall, flash flooding and gusty winds.
Widespread rainfall and localized flash flooding are expected across North and Central Texas on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
North Texas has been waiting months for rain, but now the state is preparing for the possibility of us getting too much of it too fast. Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the state about possible flooding this week.
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday evening weather update for September 28, 2026. Tonight: Increasing clouds. Storms west. Low of 68°. Winds: SE→S 12-18 MPH.Tomorrow: Scattered storms, increasing late. Breezy and cloudy. High of 82°. Winds: SE 18-22 MPH.
A large portion of the state is facing heavy rainfall and flooding threats later in the week. The message from state leaders was simple: prepare now before the rain arrives. "We want to make sure that our fellow Texans know about the volume of rain that's about to hit their region," said Governor Gr…
Gov. Greg Abbott is activating emergency response resources and moving the State Emergency Operations Center to around-the-clock operations this week, as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across North Texas and the state.
Heavy rainfall and flooding risks are expected across Southeast Texas, DFW, and the Hill Country starting Thursday, while several tropical systems including Hanna and Fay continue to move through their respective regions.
Central Texas has through Wednesday afternoon to prepare for a major and impactful storm expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and severe storm potential for the remainder of the week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
A Flood Watch is in effect for North Texas as tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo brings 2 to 4+ inches of rain, flooding risks, and cooler temperatures.
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KRBC/KTAB) - Tomorrow is the day we’re watching. After keeping an eye on the ingredients coming together across West Texas, the severe weather threat is now taking center stage. We’re watching for strong to severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, flooding, large hail and even a few…
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for September 29, 2026. Today's High - 80° Tonight's Low - 67° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower 70s to the upper 80s Tuesday. Winds will be from the south at about 10-15 mph.
El Paso and the surrounding region are in for a stormy and potentially hazardous today as deep tropical moisture combines with an approaching Pacific trough. A Flood Watch remains in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday for the entire region.
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Tuesday evening weather update for September 29, 2026. Weather Aware Days remain in effect for both Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 & 30, 2026 across the 30-County KLBK Forecast Area due to the potential of flash flooding and iso…
Heavy rainfall brings flooding concerns to Kansas for the next few days. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks the potential for strong to severe storms on Wednesday.
State officials are warning Texans to be prepared for heavy rainfall with the potential threat of flooding this week as moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo moves across a majority of the state this week.
A Flood Watch is now in effect for much of North and Central Texas for areas mainly along and west of I-35 from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Average rainfall totals between 2 and 5 inches of rain are expected, with isolated higher amounts near 8 inches possible.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely Wednesday as deeper Gulf moisture moves in and a slow-moving disturbance approaches. The best chance for heavy rain Wednesday will be west of Houston. Rain chances will remain elevated through the end of the week.
Officials in Lubbock, Texas, are monitoring potential heavy rain and flash flooding while a voluntary evacuation order is in place for parts of Ruidoso, New Mexico, due to landslide risks.
The good news: The Marshall area is probably going to get some much-needed rain this week. The bad news: It’s going to fall fairly quickly and could cause flash flooding. […]
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