Meteorologists issued flash flood warnings across north-central Texas as much of the central U.S. braces for a series of thunderstorms that threaten to spin up tornadoes, trigger flash flooding, and drop damaging,

The agency also issued a tornado watch until 4 a.m. Saturday for parts of central North Texas. This includes the following counties: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Knox, Wichita and Wilbarger. The NWS says possible threats include “a couple tornadoes,” as well as scattered large hail and damaging winds.

Central United States is bracing for showers and thunderstorms this week. The weather system may bring much-needed rain to drought-hit areas. However, it also raises concerns about potential flash floods.