Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday

A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday.

Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Today
The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.

The high will be near 83.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms are likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.

Low around 74.

Thursday and beyond

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the weekend.

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