Areas of flash flooding are likely along the Texas Gulf Coast and southwestern Louisiana today into early Saturday.

A slow upper-level low will lift from southern Texas into the Lower Mississippi Valley today through Saturday morning, drawing deep Gulf moisture into southern Texas and Louisiana. This will generate areas of heavy rain through Saturday morning, with rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher totals of 3 to 5 inches could occur.

Flash Flood Watches have been issued along the Texas Gulf Coast and across southwestern Louisiana. This includes Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Victoria, and Beaumont in Texas, as well as Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Alexandria in Louisiana.

A few of these storms could turn severe through tonight, with gusty winds and small hail possible. A brief tornado or two may also develop.

Remember, if you approach a flooded roadway, it is best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”