...Flash Flood Watch in effect through tonight... .Heavy rains over the last fews days has occurred over Jefferson and Orange counties of southeast Texas. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches have been common, with isolated locations near 10 inches. With deep tropical moisture still holding over the region and rain chances remaining likely through the overnight hours, have opted to keep the Flash Flood Watch going. While forecast rainfall amounts remain limited, generally below an inch, there is some potential for strengthening nocturnal development of convection over the northwest Gulf with possible training into the watch area. ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Jefferson and Orange. * Through late tonight * Showers and a few thunderstorms will remain likely overnight associated with a tropical wave over the western Gulf of Mexico and east Texas. Additional rainfall amounts of around 1 inch are expected with the potential of 2 to 4 inches in isolated locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
