A Flash Flood Watch is in effect across the northwestern and southern counties in the viewing area through Wednesday morning. The threat covers a wide stretch, with flood watches extending from near the California-Arizona border east of Interstate 35 in Texas.
Forecasters also warn of a marginal risk of strong winds and the potential for a tornado or two with the strongest cells. Wind gusts could top 60 mph in some spots tonight.
Anyone in the path of these storms should stay weather aware overnight. Take shelter immediately if a warning is issued for your area, rather than waiting to see how bad it gets. Low-lying roads and usual trouble spots could fill up fast, so a normal commute could turn into a mess with little warning.