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HOUSTON – The KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is tracking an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to produce periods of heavy rain across Southeast Texas this week.
A flash flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service Tuesday and is in effect from 1 p.m. through Wednesday afternoon in anticipation of the heavy storms expected to move through the area.
The National Hurricane Center has given this disturbance a 20% chance of developing within the next two days, down from the 30% estimate issued over this past weekend. But whether is develops or not, the effects are expected to be the same.
FRANK’S WEATHER OR NOT: Very wet week ahead
Heavy rain is expected, street flooding is possible, and we could experience quick rises on local creeks and bayous.
What we know
The heaviest rain looks to fall Tuesday night into Wednesday and Thursday.
Several inches of rain are expected. If the rain is spread out over a few days the rain will be beneficial as the majority of Southeast Texas is under short term moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions. With dry conditions and low water levels in place, we will be able to handle inches of rain before issues compound and flooding becomes a threat.
It is possible that several inches of rain could fall in a short time frame and flooding could be a concern.
Street flooding looks to be the largest probability and concern, but quick rises on creeks and bayous are possible.
At least 4 to 8 inches of rain is expected this week with isolated amounts of 8 to 12 inches of rain possible. Even as much as 20 inches of rain is not out of the realm of possibility.
What we don’t know
It’s still too early to pinpoint where the heaviest rain will fall.
The exact timing of heavy pocket of rain is also still uncertain.
The amount of expected rain in the forecast could increase.
It is important to be weather aware this week and listen for details on the anticipated heavy rain as we will know more information every day.
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