Heavy rain fell across North Texas overnight Wednesday and continued through Thursday morning. By midday, the skies cleared, setting up a beautiful few days ahead. North Texans woke up Thursday to widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Some parts of the region had more than 6 inches of rain Wednesday night into Thursday. First Alert meteorologist Erin Moran has the forecast.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.

We will likely face a flooding risk by Thursday as strong storms become more numerous. Some areas could get 4"-6" of rain over the event.

NORTH TEXAS — First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Wednesday and Thursday due to heavy rain and possible flooding. A Flood Watch will go into effect for parts of North Texas on Wednesday evening and continue through Thursday morning.

After Mother Nature dumped several inches of rain across North Texas overnight, we're getting the chance to dry out through the extended forecast.

A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of North Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and Johnson counties, until 8 a.m. Thursday.