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Rounds of heavy rain bring flood threat to deep South

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Multiple rounds of heavy rain will impact the South Wednesday night into Friday morning. A few severe storms will be possible in places like Oklahoma City, Dallas, Waco and Lubbock late Wednesday. Main threats will be damaging winds and large hail, although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out in southwestern Texas.

Breakdown
  • Heavy rainfall will move from the I-35 corridor, affecting Wichita, Austin, San Antonio, and eastward regions.
  • Long duration rainfall is expected over central and south central Texas, including Del Rio to Austin and the Texas Hill Country. 9s
  • The Storm Prediction Center highlights a flood risk zone from the Rio Grande and eastern New Mexico up to Tulsa, Joplin, and Fayetteville. 19s
  • Isolated storm cells may develop into supercells, producing hail and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. 34s
  • The flood threat is expected to persist through much of the week as rain continues over the region. 1m 16s
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