Heavy and persistent rainfall during the July 4th holiday weekend in Central Texas led to catastrophic flooding, particularly affecting Mason and Kerr counties. Rainfall exceeding a foot was reported in some areas. This extreme weather was caused by the convergence of three different moisture sources. The jet stream carried moisture from the Pacific Ocean across Texas. Additionally, high pressure over the Gulf provided more moisture, while tropical moisture from what was once Tropical Storm Barry significantly increased rainfall rates.
Heavy and persistent rainfall across Central Texas during the July 4th holiday contributed to catastrophic flooding, with rainfall exceeding a foot in Mason and Kerr counties.
Three moisture sources converged to create devastating flooding: moisture from the Pacific via the jet stream, high-pressure moisture from the Gulf, and tropical moisture from former Tropical Storm Barry.
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