Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect through Thursday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains from now through Thursday evening.
By Zack Shields at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News · · 1 min read

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains from now through Thursday evening.
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