"Southern U.S. Braces for Continued Flooding as Storms Persist"

Louisiana and Texas have been hit with heavy rain, causing significant flooding, with more rain expected in the region. Parts of Louisiana and Texas received over 10 inches of rain, leading to flash flooding and disaster declarations. Nearly 36 million people from southeast Texas to southwest North Carolina are under a flood watch, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall. While rainfall totals for Thursday are expected to be modest, any additional rain may cause scattered instances of flash flooding.