A flash flood warning has been issued for Travis, Hays, Williamson, Northwest Bastrop, East Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, East Comal and Guadalupe counties until 10:45 a.m.
The National Weather Service said between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, highways, streets and underpasses is expected, it said.
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Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management said people in low-lying and flood-prone areas should have a plan if they need to move to higher ground.
A flash flood watch is also in effect through 1 p.m. Thursday for the Austin area, including Blanco, Hays and Travis counties. The National Weather Service expects a cold front to bring showers and thunderstorms throughout South Central Texas.
Austin-Travis County EMS is reminding people to watch for weather conditions before driving, as up to 5 inches of rain are expected to fall in the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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