Heavy rain raises flooding threat across Texas and Central Plains
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Heavy rain continued to threaten flooding across Texas and the Central Plains on Friday as tropical moisture interacted with a stalled front, according to forecasts from regional and national outlets.
Flood watches were in effect for Houston, most of southeast Texas and the Austin area. Forecasts called for scattered, slow-moving tropical downpours, with WOAI reporting the possibility of isolated rainfall pockets totaling 6 to 8 inches. South Texas also faced the prospect of additional flooding.
In Austin, the opening of the ACL Festival coincided with the flood watch and the possibility of storms. The Washington Post reported a continued flooding threat from heavy rain in Texas, while Yale Climate Connections said tropical moisture and a stalled front were fueling the broader Central Plains risk.
The latest threat followed flash floods and tornadoes in parts of the southern and central United States on Wednesday. CBS News reported that Pacific hurricane systems had contributed to tornadoes and flooding, with thunderstorms threatening the central United States on Thursday.
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