Heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas Thursday morning, prompting another First Alert Weather Day. The heaviest rain is falling east of I-35 in areas that have already picked up nearly 6" of rain in the last 24 hours. Ponding on roads will be a risk for some during the Thursday morning commute.

Powerful storms batter North Texas, leaving over 55,000 without power as severe winds and heavy rain impact the region.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of North Texas until 9 p.m. and a portion of North Texas until 11 p.m. Unsettled weather is on the horizon for North Texas, with the highest rain and storm chances arriving this evening. The Storm Prediction Center has the Dallas-Fort Worth area included in a level 4 risk for severe storms.

After a warm and rainy weekend, North Texans can expect continued storm chances next week. A weak cold front will arrive Monday, bring multiple opportunities for rain next week, according to the NWS. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with the greater storm chances in the mix for Central Texas.

Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will all be possible with this system, particularly across the northern counties in North Texas.