With an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday night now in the forecast, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a:
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of north central Texas and northeast Texas, including the following areas, in north central Texas, Cooke, Fannin, Grayson, and Hunt. In northeast Texas, Delta, Hopkins, and Lamar.
* From 7 PM CDT this evening through Sunday morning
* Numerous thunderstorms are expected to affect areas near the Red River overnight. Localized rainfall totals over 3 inches are possible in the Watch area which may lead to flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued for your area.
