OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma is about to shift into a significantly wetter weather pattern over the next 7 to 10 days, with widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches and isolated higher amounts looking likely statewide through May 29, while parts of South Texas could be dealing with flooding concerns as some areas may see the most rain they have had in several years.
The NWS Blend of Models initialized May 19 and valid through Friday May 29 shows deep orange and red QPF totals across Oklahoma and Texas, with values reaching 6 to 9 plus inches across portions of South Texas in the most extreme areas.
Oklahoma Statewide Seeing 1 to 3 Inches With Isolated Higher Totals Next 7 to 10 Days
Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected to accumulate across Oklahoma statewide over the next 7 to 10 days as the much wetter pattern takes hold, with isolated areas capable of seeing higher totals depending on where heavier storm cells track repeatedly through the period.
The good news for Oklahoma is that there will be little in the way of organized severe weather during this wetter stretch, keeping the primary impact as beneficial rainfall rather than dangerous storm activity across the state.
Isolated hail and wind threats will pop up off and on through the period, but no significant organized severe weather outbreaks are expected alongside the widespread rainfall accumulations forecast through May 29.
South Texas Facing Flooding Concerns With Potentially Most Rain in Several Years
While Oklahoma’s wetter pattern brings welcome rainfall, South Texas faces a more serious situation with the NWS model showing QPF totals of 6 to 9 plus inches across portions of the region through May 29, raising flooding concerns for an area that may see the most rainfall it has received in several years during this single 10-day period.
The extreme rainfall totals indicated across South Texas represent a significant flood threat for low-lying areas, roads, and communities across the region that could struggle to absorb such a large volume of precipitation in a relatively short timeframe.
Residents across South Texas are urged to monitor flood watches and warnings closely over the coming days and avoid low-lying areas and flooded roadways as the historically wet pattern unfolds through the end of May. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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