Millions in Texas and Oklahoma are gearing up for potential flooding Thursday night and into the weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns.

Newsweek reached out to the agency via email for additional information.

Why It Matters

Millions of people are under heightened alert as flood watches stretch across portions of both states.

Texas was walloped by deadly flash floods that devastated parts of Texas Hill Country earlier this year. The recent disasters have emphasized the challenges of emergency preparedness and communication in a region historically prone to rapid and unpredictable flooding.

What To Know

According to the NWS , the flood watch is for portions of north-central Texas, including the cities of Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Denton and more. The watch extends north

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