Dallas, Texas – A widespread Southern Plains and Gulf Coast rain pattern is set to intensify by Wednesday morning, bringing repeated rounds of rain and slower travel across Texas through the end of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Texas is in a high-confidence zone for above-average precipitation from Wednesday through Saturday, with totals expected to run 30 to 60 percent higher than normal. A strong signal for above-normal temperatures is also in place, with a 70 to 80 percent probability of warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state, especially North Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Dallas, Houston, and Austin are expected to see multiple waves of rainfall, increasing the risk of standing water on major corridors including I-35, I-45, and I-10. In North Texas, including Fort Worth and Plano, heavier bursts could reduce visibility below one mile and create hazardous driving during peak commute hours. Along the Gulf Coast, including Houston and Corpus Christi, saturated ground and poor drainage may lead to localized flooding in urban areas. Central and West Texas cities such as San Antonio and Lubbock could also see ponding on roadways during heavier bands…