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Forecasters said the best chances for rain will come on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Wednesday evening and Thursday — the first day of Fiesta 2025 — may both see a 50% chance of showers or thunderstorms. Friday may also see some more rain. Highs would remain in the mid 80s. Sunny skies return in time for the weekend, with highs in the low 90s.

Consumers may buy certain emergency supplies tax free starting Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28.

Most of the rain will fall by Sunday afternoon. About half the city is expected to see some showers.

The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25% cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming for parts of the South and Midwest. Areas are already waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

"Wind is unlike many other hazards because you really can't see it," says AAA's Bill Van Tassel.

Severe storms dumped more than half a year’s worth of rain onto parts of the Rio Grande Valley last week.

Afternoon commuters on Thursday should expect more rain in time for rush hour and later into the evening. More rain was expected on Friday. Sunshine returns by Saturday.

On Friday, west to northwest winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts up to 35 mph are expected. For Saturday, northwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 45 mph are forecasted.