Grab your umbrellas and hooded jackets, North Texas, because the next couple days are going to be rainy as a storm system moving through Dallas-Fort Worth is bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Heavy rain fell in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Wednesday night into Thursday morning, creating flash floods that forced road closures and left vehicles stranded in high water. More than 4 inches of rain had fallen in the area as of Thursday morning.

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.

Grab the rain gear. It's a wet start to the day with mild temperatures. Temperatures on Thursday afternoon are expected to be in the low to mid-60s across the Mid-South. Rain chance: 80% — low threat severe, but don't be surprised by rumbles of thunder.

A powerful storm that will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding is set to hit the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday evening.

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.