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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 1031 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

- Today's showers will continue overnight tonight, leading to another 1-2 inches of possible rain accumulation for many.

- Rain will end early Saturday morning and stay dry through the middle of next week.

- Recent rain will keep temperatures from climbing higher than the 70s this weekend until a warming trend begins early next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1031 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

Widespread rain continues to cover much of the Four State Region this afternoon and overnight tonight. East TX and northern LA are likely to see an additional 1-2 inches of rain during this time, while far northeast TX and southwest AR see less than another half inch. While much of the area is included in a ERO for flash flooding, the ongoing drought and the steady rainfall amounts over today should be absorbed by the ground relatively easily. The exception would be in urban or poor drainage areas, where periods of heavier rain rates could cause some flooding concerns. There are also several rivers in Deep East Texas that are under flood warnings, so people with interests near these rivers should monitor for areal flooding.

The rain should wrap up early Saturday morning, once the boundary along the Gulf Coast is pushed eastward. The region will be under northwest flow for a few days as a high amplitude ridge out west weakens. The influx of drier air aloft should keep skies relatively clear and help warm us back up after the rain cooled us down. Temperatures should climb back up to near 80 by Sunday and in the low to mid 80s by Tuesday.

The next round of rain looks to return on Wednesday as upper-level perturbations make their way downstream from a cutoff low. The GFS has slowed down the progression of the trough compared to yesterday's run, especially as the low attempts to recombine with the dominant flow. This could push rain chances back into late next week if the model trend continues. There isn't a severe risk associated with the system this far out, but spring conditions could always introduce that risk later on.

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AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1212 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

For the 01/18z TAF update...Widespread rain continues for areas along and south of the I-20 corridor with lighter rain to the north of this area. I have maintained mention of VCSH as prevailing for KELD and KTXK and carried -RA or RA for the rest of the terminals. Expecting this rain to continue through the rest of the afternoon, with it gradually coming to an end during the late evening and hours. Despite the rain clearing, MVFR to IFR ceilings will continue to prevail through early Saturday morning before BKN250 returns along with some clearing skies towards late Saturday morning and into Saturday afternoon. /33/

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Issued at 1236 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

Spotter activation is not likely through tomorrow, but any reports of hazardous weather to the National Weather Service are appreciated.

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PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

SHV 50 73 49 78 / 80 0 0 0 MLU 50 73 48 78 / 90 0 0 0 DEQ 45 73 45 77 / 20 0 0 0 TXK 50 74 49 79 / 40 0 0 0 ELD 47 73 45 77 / 60 0 0 0 TYR 50 72 51 77 / 60 0 0 0 GGG 49 73 49 77 / 70 0 0 0 LFK 50 73 49 78 / 80 0 0 0

SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None.