Widespread rainfall has already fallen across much of Texas this week, and the weather pattern is expected to remain active through the Memorial Day weekend. A low pressure system in northern Mexico, combined with especially high atmospheric moisture levels, will result in several more rounds of rain over the next few days.
If you have outdoor plans, don’t panic just yet. This storm system is unlikely to produce widespread, all-day rainfall. Instead, the pattern will likely feature long, dry stretches interrupted by shorter periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
However, because the ground is already saturated across much of South-Central and East Texas, more heavy rainfall could still lead to scattered flash flooding. Some weekend plans might still be good to go, but with a flood threat in place, it will be important to stay updated with the latest forecasts at expressnews.com/weather.
Weekend flood threat
Expect a lull in the storms for a large part of Friday, as rain chances will only be around 20% to 30% across South Texas. However, storm chances increase significantly overnight and into Saturday morning, with off-and-on rainfall possible into the afternoon and evening…