Dallas County and parts of Tarrant and Ellis counties are under a flash flood warning until after 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service warned that strong thunderstorms were moving east at 30 miles per hour, with wind gusts of more than 40 mph.

Drivers should expect flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, NWS said.

The weather service warns drivers to turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.

Flooding is expected in the New Orleans area as rain pours on the city Monday afternoon, according to an alert from NOLA Ready. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 12:10 p.m. and is in effect until 2:15 p.m. The advisory inclues Jefferson and Orleans parishes, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas expected, according to NOLA Ready. The following municipalities could see flooding: New Orleans, Marrero, Harvey, Metairie, Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego and Bridge City. Drivers may also experience water on roadways, according to the NOLA...