Storms, Flood Watches, and Holiday Travel Concerns

North and Central Texas are in the spotlight today as unsettled weather continues to build across the region. Scattered showers this morning will become more widespread by midday, with thunderstorms possible as temperatures rise to near 78 degrees. Winds from the south-southeast will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tonight, showers and thunderstorms remain likely before midnight, with additional rounds expected into the early morning hours. Lows will settle near 63, as winds shift from west-northwest to east-southeast.

Flood Watch in Effect

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth/Dallas has issued a Flood Watch through 6 a.m. Friday for portions of North and Central Texas. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected, with most areas seeing 1 to 2 inches, and isolated totals reaching up to 4 inches. As one wave of precipitation shifts east, another round of storms will arrive later today, increasing the potential for flash flooding. Central Texas also faces the possibility of a brief spin-up storm this afternoon.

Holiday Travelers Take Note

With Thanksgiving week approaching, a new storm system is forecast to arrive late this weekend and linger into early next week. Heavy rain is possible, though conditions are expected to improve in time for Thanksgiving Day. Travelers should monitor updates closely, as timing and impacts may shift.

In Austin and San Antonio, locally heavy rainfall is expected through early Friday. A Flood Watch remains in effect, with rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches common, and isolated amounts of 6 to 8 inches possible across the Southern Edwards Plateau and western Hill Country.

Excessive Rainfall & Flood Threat Summary

• Risk Level: Moderate (Level 3 of 4)
• Areas of Concern: Southern Edwards Plateau and Western Hill Country, where storms may repeatedly pass over the same locations.
• Rainfall Totals: 1 to 3 inches widespread, with isolated 6 to 8 inches.
• Timing: Now through early Friday morning.
• Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is likely.

Flash Flood Risk Reminder

Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated 6 to 8 inches, are possible west of the I-35 corridor through Friday. Even smaller amounts—just 0.5 to 1.5 inches—can trigger local flooding. Motorists are urged to remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

National Weather Outlook

From the National Weather Service’s short-range discussion:

• Southern Plains: A Moderate Risk (Level 3/4) of excessive rainfall is in effect through Friday morning, with numerous flash flooding events possible.
• Southern California, Central/Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley: Slight Risk (Level 2/4) of excessive rainfall Thursday into Friday, with localized flooding possible in urban areas, roads, and burn scars.
• Intermountain West & Rockies: Light snow is expected over the southern Utah Mountains, Colorado Mountains, and Sierra Nevada.
• Tennessee & Ohio Valleys: Rain and embedded thunderstorms will expand into the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic overnight Thursday, reaching the Northeast by Friday.
• Pacific Northwest: A weak system will bring light rain and high-elevation snow Friday into Saturday.

Stay Weather Aware

KNCT will continue to provide hourly weather updates and breaking news from the Associated Press at the top of every hour. With multiple storm systems in play and holiday travel on the horizon, staying informed is the best way to keep safe.