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Fort Bend County is under a flood watch Monday, as thunderstorms and heavy rain associated with the remains of Tropical Depression Lane push into the region.

An upper-level trough of low pressure from the southwest and a cold front from North Texas have converged over Southeast Texas, the National Weather Service says, resulting in a massive storm system.

Since midnight, much of the region has seen one to three inches of rain, while some isolated areas already have had up to five inches, the weather service says.

By Monday afternoon, most of the area is expected to have gotten two to four inches of rain, with up to six inches possible, according to the weather service. Especially in the northern part of the county, this could leave some areas with totals of seven to nine inches of rain and possible flooding.

Residents are urged to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if they live in areas prone to flooding. If flooding is observed, act quickly and move to higher ground.

An upper-level trough of low pressure from the southwest and a cold front from North Texas have converged over Southeast Texas, the National Weather Service says, resulting in a massive storm system.

Since midnight, much of the region has seen one to three inches of rain, while some isolated areas already have had up to five inches, the weather service says.

By Monday afternoon, most of the area is expected to have gotten two to four inches of rain, with up to six inches possible, according to the weather service. Especially in the northern part of the county, this could leave some areas with totals of seven to nine inches of rain and possible flooding.

Residents are urged to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if they live in areas prone to flooding. If flooding is observed, act quickly and move to higher ground.