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4-20-24. 3:15pm. This update is brought to you by Motor Carrier Safety Solutions in Laredo, TX. www.mcssinc.com

While very little rain is occurring as I post this update, there is a chance for heavy rain along the front this afternoon and evening.

Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 0166

NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD

404 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

Areas affected...South-Central through Eastern Texas

Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding possible

Valid 202003Z - 210200Z

Summary...Showers and thunderstorms expanding across portions of eastern Texas this afternoon will intensify through the evening and begin to train to the northeast. Rainfall rates of 1-2"/hr, possibly higher at times, are expected within this strengthening convection. This will result in 2-3" of rain with locally higher amounts up to 5", possibly resulting in instances of flash flooding.

Discussion...The regional radar mosaic this afternoon indicates a

rapid expansion of showers and thunderstorms across eastern Texas from near the LA/TX border southwest through portions of

south-central Texas. Rainfall rates within this fresh convection

have been estimated via local WSR-88Ds to be up to 1"/hr already,

with regional mesonet observations measuring as much as 1/3 of an inch in 20 minutes.

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