HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rain chances are expected to start Friday, and the Texas Department of Transportation shared some important reminders for driving in rainy conditions.

TxDOT is asking drivers not to forget the following words: "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" The release states the following:

Flash floods are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, so be careful. • Driving can be extremely dangerous during flash flooding; about 75% of flood-related fatalities in Texas happen in vehicles. • As little as six inches of fast-moving water—enough to barely touch most people’s lower legs or cover their ankles—can cause drivers to lose control of a vehicle, even a pickup truck or SUV. • Flood waters also may be hiding dangers such as debris, tree branches, power

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