Flooding-Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threat for Upcoming Work Week

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Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday night across Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Arkansas. Showers and Thunderstorms to increase in coverage and intensity on Tuesday with conditions favorable for some storms to produce damaging winds and tornadoes. Locally heavy rainfall may also produce a flash flooding risk on Tuesday night across East Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and Northwest Louisiana. The flash flood and severe weather threat will spread east on Wednesday, possibly continuing into Thursday.

Expected Accumulations: Rainfall totals from 4 to 8 inches with isolated amounts as high as 10 inches may be possible Monday night through Wednesday.

Impacts: Area lakes and rivers will show significant rises and some areas may experience flash flooding with water over streets and possibly in homes.