1 dead in San Antonio as rounds of heavy rain raised dangerous flooding concerns across Texas, Gulf Coast
The main rain threat has wrapped up in Texas as moisture pushes into the Deep South through the weekend.
Rain Spreads Across Texas Into Gulf Coast, Raising Flash Flood Concerns
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bayne Froney analyzes multiple rounds of rain soaking Texas and spreading into the Gulf Coast. A Level 2 of 4 flash flood risk is in place Friday from eastern Texas through Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio police say a man died early Friday after being found in high water near an intersection by San Pedro Creek.
The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled ashore, according to the San Antonio Police Department. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
FLORIDA BRACES FOR SEVERE STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS, POTENTIAL TORNADO THREAT
This comes as Texas was slammed with heavy rain on Friday, spreading along the Gulf Coast and extending flooding concerns into the weekend.
Rainfall totals between 2 to 4 inches fell throughout Texas, with localized amounts approaching 6 inches through Friday evening.
(Robert Ray / FOX Weather)
On Friday, a level 2/4 flash flood risk was in place from eastern Texas through Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast.
Dangerous flash flooding was possible as converging winds drew moisture from the Gulf and rain coverage increased, with widespread flash flooding threatening the I-10 corridor from San Antonio to Houston and surrounding suburbs.
Rain still to come to Texas and the Gulf Coast.(FOX Weather)
The threat expanded eastward into Louisiana Friday and continued Saturday, pushing into the Deep South.
In these areas, severe storms are possible, with damaging winds and large hail serving as the main threat.
People stand along the roadside near submerged vehicles in the flooded service road of IH-2 during a heavy downpour on Thursday, June 21, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News) (Photo by Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
MAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK: PATTERN SHIFT SUGGESTS THIS CHANGE FROM APRIL
Severe storms are more likely across north Florida and southern Georgia.
While Texas has seen rounds of rain over the past week, other parched areas in the Southeast seeing some of the most severe drought conditions in the country will see some much-needed rainfall.
South Drought Monitor.(FOX Weather)
At present, 100% of Arkansas is in drought, with more than 90% of the state classified as severe to exceptional drought.
Year to date, Little Rock has a rainfall deficit of nearly 8 inches—one of its driest starts on record—while similar shortfalls are affecting Memphis, which is 9 inches below average, and Nashville, which is 7 inches below average.
ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS FAULT LINES IS OVERDUE FOR AN EARTHQUAKE - IMPACTS COULD BE CATASTROPHIC
A widespread 2–3 inches of rain is expected to fall across the Deep South, pushing into Florida and the Carolinas by weekend's end.