The National Weather Service pulled several northwestern South Plains counties off its Flood Watch Friday after overnight rain came in lighter than forecast, though showers are still spreading across the region.
Rain was slow to develop overnight. Showers will keep expanding from south to north through Friday morning, and the watch stays in effect for other parts of the region.
Forecasters expect another 0.50 to 1.00 inches across the region through Friday. Showers and a few thunderstorms will last through much of the day, and rain chances continue into the evening. Heavy bursts are still possible over the southern South Plains and Rolling Plains during the morning.
Locally heavy rain could flood streets in spots, especially with so much moisture in the atmosphere. Drivers heading out Friday morning in those southern areas should plan for that. Overcast skies and steady rain will hold highs to the upper 50s or around 60 degrees, so expect a cool, gray, wet day. Rain tapers off from west to east Friday evening into early Saturday morning as an upper trough pushes eastward.
Common questions
Is the Flood Watch still in effect on Friday?
- Not everywhere. The National Weather Service pulled several northwestern South Plains counties off the Flood Watch Friday after overnight rain came in lighter than forecast. The watch stays in effect for other parts of the region, so check whether your county is still included.
How much more rain is expected Friday?
- Forecasters expect another 0.50 to 1.00 inches of rain across the region through Friday. Showers and a few thunderstorms will last through much of the day, and rain chances continue into the evening. Heavy bursts are still possible over the southern South Plains and Rolling Plains during the morning.
Could streets flood in the South Plains today?
- Yes, locally heavy rain could flood streets in spots, especially with so much moisture in the atmosphere. Showers are expanding from south to north through Friday morning, and heavy bursts are still possible over the southern South Plains and Rolling Plains in the morning. Rain was slow to develop overnight.
