A batch of showers and thunderstorms in the southwestern Gulf is expected to enhance downpours across South Texas into Saturday. AccuWeather hurricane experts caution that localized flooding may still occur, even if the system does not develop into a tropical depression or storm.

The window for tropical development is expected to close by late Friday afternoon as the main cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracks inland over northeastern Mexico or South Texas. This system originated earlier this week in the western Caribbean and has since traveled thousands of miles.

"A surge of tropical moisture is expected to soak parts of southern and central Texas, regardless of tropical development," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "People in areas prone to flash flooding shou

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