Showers and thunderstorms will be numerous in coastal Texas into midweek.
This rain will improve drought conditions in eastern Texas.
Periods of heavy rainfall are likely across coastal Texas this week, and while that will be helpful for the ongoing drought, some areas could see bouts of flooding.
The soaking rainfall is fueled by an upper-level low-pressure system that will linger over eastern Texas into midweek.
That low will interact with widespread tropical moisture, leading to the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Rainfall totals over the course of several days, through Wednesday or Thursday, will be impressive in eastern Texas.
Widespread rain amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected through Wednesday near and inland from the Texas coast.
Some locations could see heavier totals of 5 to 10 inches.
However, even with drought conditions, flooding could occur in areas that see repetitive bouts of showers and thunderstorms or where a band of rain stalls for several hours.
The National Weather Service may issue flash flood watches for some locations when details become clearer.