Impending Severe Weather Threatens Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Houston

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is facing a double whammy of severe weather and flash flooding as a fall storm brings widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region. The storms are expected to develop later in the day, with the worst storms timed for the evening. The area is in need of rain due to drought conditions, but the heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding. A second area of storms is also expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding to Southeastern Texas. There is a potential for severe storms with large hail and damaging wind gusts, and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. The system will continue to bring heavy rain across Texas on Thursday before losing steam and moving north into Canada.