...LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES OVER SOUTH TEXAS THIS WEEK... ...A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MAY BE NEEDED OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS THIS WEEK... Deep and abundant tropical moisture will reside over South Texas through the middle of the work week, as a mid level and surface trough move into South Texas. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected starting today, and continuing through at least Wednesday. The best chances for heavy rainfall will be over the Northeastern Coastal Bend Area and areas over the immediate coast, with lower rainfall amounts farther south and west. Through Thursday, rainfall amounts are expected to range from about 7 to 10 inches near the immediate coast, 5 to 7 inches over the inland areas near and east of Highway 77, and 2 to 5 inches farther west. As with any heavy rainfall event, locally higher amounts can be expected. Since South Texas has been so dry over the past several weeks, the soils are dry and many rivers and creeks have below normal flows. Thus, a Flash Flood Watch will not be issued at this time. However, once some areas receive some heavy rainfall and soils become more saturated, A Flash Flood Watch may be required for portions of South Texas before the heavy rainfall threat gradually ends over the area toward the end of the week. Residents should remain informed on the latest forecasts from your National Weather Service Office in Corpus Christi concerning this impending heavy rainfall event. Make sure to avoid driving over water-covered roadways and be alert if you live in a flood- prone area and heavy rainfall occurs. Remember, if water covers the road, then TURN AROUND, DO NOT DROWN! Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest forecasts concerning this potential heavy rainfall event. You can also keep track of the latest weather by going to our website: https://www.weather.gov/crp
