A Flood Watch remains in effect through 10 PM for areas near and south of I-20 and east of I-35 in Central Texas, where scattered afternoon and evening storms may bring an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. Isolated pockets could see totals near 3 inches. A separate Flood Watch begins at 7 PM for the Hill Country and the I-35 corridor—including the Austin and San Antonio metro areas—lasting through 1 PM Saturday. In these areas, rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with isolated amounts up to 5 inches possible. Excessive runoff may lead to flash flooding, especially in locations that received heavy rain overnight.

A lull in precipitation is expected this morning, but scattered thunderstorms are likely to redevelop later today. Some storms may become strong to severe, particularly across Central Texas, with threats including large hail, damaging winds, and a low—but not zero—chance of tornadoes. The greatest hail risk is expected along and south of Highway 84. Locally heavy rainfall could contribute to additional flooding concerns.

By Sunday, lingering showers may persist across the northeast portion of the region (20% chance), with daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows dipping into the 50s under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. A cold front arriving late Monday into Tuesday will usher in cooler, quieter conditions. East Texas may see a slight chance of showers (20%) with the front, but otherwise, highs will fall into the 60s by Wednesday.

Across the broader region, the National Weather Service continues to monitor a dynamic weather pattern. An energetic upper-level system is fueling organized clusters of thunderstorms from the Southern Plains through the Lower Mississippi Valley. Moist Gulf air and a strong low-level jet are contributing to intense rainfall rates—up to 2 inches per hour in some areas—with totals reaching 3 to 5 inches. A Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Weather is in place for parts of eastern Texas and the ArkLaTex region.

Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest remains under the influence of atmospheric river activity, bringing heavy rain to lower elevations and snow to the mountains. Gusty winds and cooler air are expected as cold fronts move through the region. Elsewhere, lake-effect showers near the Great Lakes are tapering off, and the Southeast will begin to cool following a frontal passage.

Locally, Bill Hecke reports that while the main system has mostly passed, some heavier air remains. A few isolated showers may redevelop this afternoon, with highs reaching the upper 50s. Tonight, showers will diminish, clouds will begin to clear, and winds will shift to the west and northwest. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and a warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and a north wind at 5 to 15 mph.

Stay tuned to KNCT for hourly weather updates and enjoy a full day of enriching programs, including:

• StarDate: Interstellar Waltz at 8:20 AM
• The Senior Spotlight with Gary Emmert at 9:20 AM
• EarthDate: Beneficial Bats at 10:30 AM
• Science and the Sea: Whale Brain at 11:30 AM
• Sock Hop Saturday Night with Bruce Vasbinder at 8 PM

Stay weather-aware, and remember: Turn around, don’t drown.