*As of Oct 1, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Flood Watch and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the Celina area, signaling a heightened risk of flooding due to ongoing and expected heavy rainfall. This alert remains in effect until early tomorrow morning. Residents should stay informed and prepared for potential water accumulation.
Right now, the air temperature sits at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the feels-like temperature. The atmosphere is exceptionally saturated, with relative humidity at 100 percent and a dew point of 70 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 7 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 30 miles per hour.
Light rain is currently falling, contributing to the wet conditions on the ground.
Today’s Forecast and Rainfall Totals
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue before 4 pm, followed by a persistent chance of storms for the rest of the day. The sky will remain cloudy, with a high near 76 degrees. The chance of precipitation is high at 70 percent.
New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible during this period. As evening approaches, the likelihood of storms increases. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 10 pm, transitioning into steady showers and thunderstorms later in the night.
The low temperature will be around 69 degrees, though temperatures may rise to around 73 degrees overnight. The chance of precipitation climbs to 80 percent tonight. Significant rainfall is expected, with new amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
This substantial accumulation is a primary driver for the active flood watch.