A flood watch is in effect from Houston to Galveston Thursday as heavy rain could result in nearly half a foot of rainfall. Who is included in the flood watch? The flood watch applies to the these counties across Southeast Texas: Houston,

2-5" totals could easily occur in spots, so stay weather aware until our pattern settles down a bit.

An updated flood advisory was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Thursday at 6:10 p.m. in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Stanly County.

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC on Wednesday at 3:22 a.m. for thunderstorms until 4:15 a.m.

Heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding across parts of South Central Texas, including Bastrop, Burnet, Fayette, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties.

At least 3 people died early Thursday morning after multiple vehicles crashed during heavy rain and flooding in San Antonio, Texas.

"Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."