NWS extends Texas flood warning through Monday at 7 p.m. CDT
Emergency services asked Texans to remain vigilant for heavy rain and possible flooding, which will continue to threaten areas of the state.
A firefighter in Georgetown, Texas.
"Additional flooding today may hamper recovery efforts in Texas," the National Weather Service(NWS) warned Monday, as the search for missing people continues. At the moment more than 90 dead have been reported.
The NWS branch in Austin, Texas, issued a flood watch until 7 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. EDT). In other words, further flooding is possible, although there is no certainty at this time. Some areas could see 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of rainfall, and even "isolated" amounts of up to 10 inches (15 centimeters).
"Stay Weather Aware!" the local weather service called for, warning that it was "difficult to pinpoint where exactly isolated heavy amounts" could potentially occur. Hours later, it confirmed that "heavy rains" began to be recorded after 8 am local time: "The heaviest downpours are currently producing up to 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour".
"Stay weather aware as rain and flooding conditions continue to threaten portions of the state," also warned the Texas Division of Emergency Management in recent hours. "Don’t risk flooded roads—find another route," it recommended, in addition to asking for attention for instructions from officials and to always have a survival kit ready for emergencies.
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