{"id":452095,"date":"2026-09-30T12:36:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/452095\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:36:50","slug":"austin-weather-flood-watch-as-downpours-and-storms-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/452095\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin weather: Flood Watch as downpours and storms expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/h01rvqwgv9mcsuys.jpg\" alt=\"Austin weather: Stormy week ahead\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\"\/>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/h01rvqwgv9mcsuys.jpg\" alt=\"Austin weather: Stormy week ahead\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"vod-poster-image vod-poster-image--embedded\" data-v-a3924c54=\"\"\/>   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/video\/fmc-kb74de4eiazwldvt\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Austin weather: Stormy week ahead<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-892ef6a8=\"\">Zack Shields is keeping an eye on heavy rain and possible flooding. When do we expect the storms to arrive? Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">AUSTIN, Texas &#8211; The September heat wave continues for two more days and then all the pieces to the rain puzzle come together for the second half of the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>   When do we expect to see storms and rain in Central Texas? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/explainer-cut-off-low-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTBC\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">Timeline:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">A front and upper low will collide with tons of moisture from Gulf and Pacific.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">This will set the stage for several rounds of downpours and storms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/weather-impacts2.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">It looks like the front will stall out nearby and this could enhance the training effect and flooding threat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The soggiest days will be Thursday and Friday but scattered rain and storms can&#8217;t be ruled out even for the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2020weather.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTBC\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">Why you should care:<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/excessive-rainfall3-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The flooding risk will be the highest in West Texas on Wednesday, and we will be in the middle of the moderate risk of flooding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">For now, the highest totals will be in the Hill Country, where the front will stall out.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rain-coverage.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">There will be a moderate to high risk of street flooding, flash flooding and river flooding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Most of Central Texas has been placed under a FLOOD WATCH starting late Wednesday and lasting through Thursday at least.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/excessive-rainfall2-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">4 to 6&#8243; of rain possible in the Hill Country and 2 to 4&#8243; for the rest of the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Can&#8217;t stress enough if you live around a creek, river or low-lying area need to pay close attention to the weather.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dma-wpc-rain-totals-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTBC\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What you can do:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Pay close attention to the forecast this week.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Stay weather aware and track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free <a href=\"https:\/\/fox7austin.onelink.me\/ObBw?pid=Web&amp;c=in_article&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox7austin.com%2Fapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">FOX 7 WAPP<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/flood-alert-levels.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The design gives you radar, hourly, and 7-day weather information just by scrolling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Our weather alerts will warn you early and help you stay safe during storms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: Information from meteorologist Zack Shields.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/tag\/weather\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weather<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/tag\/us\/tx\/travis-county\/austin\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Austin<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Austin weather: Stormy week ahead Zack Shields is keeping an eye on heavy rain and possible flooding. 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