Severe storms and heavy rain swept through Texas and the neighboring states of Louisiana and Arkansas on Friday, triggering flash flooding , damaging winds and widespread event cancellations.

Meteorologists forecast continued threats into the weekend, as several inches of rain and the risk of severe storms persisted from eastern Texas through the Lower Mississippi Valley, putting millions at risk of hazardous weather conditions.

Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) by email on Saturday for more information.

Why it Matters

Heavy rainfall has already inundated parts of Texas, generating localized flash flood emergencies and dangerous travel conditions.

For residents in flood-prone regions of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, the threat sparked concerns about

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