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Austin weather: More rain on the way
The door remains open for more rain and storms in the next 36 hours. Zack Shields has more.
AUSTIN, Texas - A weather pattern that has resulted in dangerous storms in parts of Texas this week will continue through at least Saturday.
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has placed parts of south-central and eastern Texas in a Level 2 out of 4 risk zone for flooding as several systems work together to produce soggy weather.
Forecasters predict a large swath of up to 3 inches of rain across much of central and eastern Texas. Some isolated spots could see as much as 5 inches of rain.
The rain forecast for the southern U.S. through May 2, 2026. (FOX Weather)
Flood Watches have been issued throughout the heart of the state, covering cities such as Midland, Del Rio, San Antonio. Austin, Huntsville and Houston.
Flood alerts have been issued in Texas. (FOX Weather)
While no one wants to see flooding, the rain is badly needed as 80% of Texas is in some form of drought. The worst drought is being reported in parts of southern Texas and in the Big Bend region.
The Texas drought monitor as of April 30, 2026. (FOX Weather)
The Source: Information in this story comes from NOAA and FOX Weather.