THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERwater
CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS — FLASH FLOODING UNDER A MODERATE RISK
On the board · October 2, 2026 →THE WATER
A moderate flood risk covers the Hill Country and the I-35 corridor from Dallas–Fort Worth to San Antonio, with flash flooding this morning and 3 to 6 inches of rain, locally more than 10 in. This weekend the risk moves to the central Gulf Coast, with up to about 8 inches; the threat is rain, not wind.
THE RECORD
43 turning points on record since Jul 18 — the 8 most recent shown.
Sep 30building → active
Sep 28↑ firmed
Sep 27↑ intensified sharply
Sep 26active → building
Sep 25easing → active
Sep 24peak → easing
Sep 23building → peak
Sep 22active → building
WHO IT TOUCHES
Public safetySing Buri evacuates as Thailand's crest arrives, red holds on Spain's coast, and central Texas has flash flooding.
Supply chainsA record-low Rhine, a cut Mediterranean rail corridor and flash flooding on I-35.
AviationA tropical storm warning on Saipan and Tinian, and heavy rain over Texas hubs.
AgricultureThailand's Central Plains under flood, a wet Texas harvest window and heavy rain for Victoria.
EventsClasses suspended across eastern Spain and flash flooding in central Texas.