Flood Watch in Place Until 7 PM Tuesday for Northern Texas Counties

Northern Texas counties are up for a flood watch until 7 PM today, August 23, Tuesday.

Flood Threat Tuesday

Along a stalled front in the afternoon, additional showers and storms are possible. There will be a moderate chance of flooding from these storms. Up until this evening at 7 PM, Texas' northern counties are still under a flood watch.

Residents are reminded to stay weather aware! Today's weather has a chance of showers and a very tropical atmosphere, which increases the risk of coastal flooding. On a scale of one to four, the threat of flooding today is level 2.

Although there is little chance of severe weather today, authorities are urging citizens to regularly check the weather to stay informed. Unprepared individuals may find themselves in a dangerous situation due to lightning, street flooding, or even strong winds.

The rain and additional cloud cover will cause temperatures to drop, with highs only reaching the upper 80s.

Flood Threat Wednesday

On a scale of one to four, flooding is expected to be a level 1 threat from additional storms on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, there is a chance of rain beginning in the morning and continuing into the afternoon.

10-day forecast:

The majority of this week's days will have cooler-than-average temperatures. Every day this week, rain is expected to be a constant companion. Overnight Monday and Tuesday are likely to be the messiest, with a chance of coastal rain on Wednesday. Late this week, the region will return to a more typical forecast.

According to The Weather Channel data, temperatures in the northern counties of Texas like Huntsville will reach the low 90s even though scattered thunderstorms dominate the next ten days. From Tuesday's 87 degrees, temperatures will jump to 90 for tomorrow, and it will continue with very minimal movement to either 91 or 89 degrees until Tuesday, September 6, when the temperature will land back at 90 degrees.

Tracking the tropics:

Two tropical waves which have a slim chance of developing over the next five days are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. There is no chance of development occurring in the upcoming two days, Click2Houston reports.

Flood Products

The National Weather Service issues warnings during flood events to inform the public of the current situation in a region.

The general public is advised to take action, such as moving to higher ground, during a flash flood warning. When a flash flood is about to occur or has already started, a warning is issued. A flash flood is a sudden, violent flood that develops slowly over several minutes to several hours. It is even possible for areas that are not instantly receiving rain to encounter a flash flood.

The general public is also urged to take action during a flood warning, such as moving to higher ground. When flooding is about to occur or is already occurring due to a hazardous weather event, a flood warning is issued.

During a Flood Watch, the public is urged to be prepared. This includes setting up temporary dams. When there is a good chance that a particular hazardous weather event will occur, a Flood Watch is issued. When circumstances allow for flooding, a Flood Watch is issued. Flooding is not guaranteed, but it is a possibility.

On the other hand, the purpose of a Flood Advisory is to make sure that the public is made aware. A flood warning is issued when a particular weather event that is expected to occur could become problematic. A flood warning is issued when a particular weather event that is expected to occur could become problematic. However, it might be very inconvenient, and if caution is not taken, it might result in circumstances that endanger life and/or property.