Heavy rain fell across North Texas overnight Wednesday and continued through Thursday morning. By midday, the skies cleared, setting up a beautiful few days ahead. North Texans woke up Thursday to widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Some parts of the region had more than 6 inches of rain Wednesday night into Thursday. First Alert meteorologist Erin Moran has the forecast.

First Alert Weather days have been issued as North Texas' first soaking rains of 2025 arrive Tuesday night, ramping up through Wednesday and Thursday.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.

First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for heavy rain and the chance of isolated storms. Rain chances are 70% during the day on Wednesday, 100% on Wednesday night and 90% on Thursday.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are causing low visibility and flooding in North Texas. A flood watch is in effect, with 1 to 3 inches of rain expected overnight.

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Storms are expected to ramp up in Texas overnight on Wednesday, strengthening and leading to severe weather risks for the end of January.