Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area early

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A complex of storms in Central Texas will move into Southeast Texas and the Brazos Valley over the course of the day, bringing scattered storms and a localized wind and flooding threat into at least the early evening.

Radar shows the rain is coming down at a rate of a half-inch to 1.5 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday will see possible highs of 31C before a slight dip that will bring a cooler change next week, the Met Office says.

In areas that see rainfall and increased cloud cover, temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages into next week, providing some relief from the summer heat. However, much of central and southern Texas, areas in the recovery phase from the catastrophic flooding, will face dangerous heat instead of renewed flooding.

Central Florida is preparing for strong storms as sea breezes from both coasts collide south of the I-4 Corridor, leading to potentially severe weather conditions. Deep tropical moisture will result in more rain on Sunday as a broad area of low pressure begins to form across the southeast.

Insurance brokers say more people are asking whether they should buy flood insurance -- even if they don’t live in a high-risk areas.

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday temporarily paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.

Some schools and roads remained shut on Monday as New Zealand’s Tasman and Nelson regions started cleaning up after heavy rain over the weekend caused flooding, landslides and forced evacuations. The regions in the north of New Zealand’s South Island were hit by significant rainfall for the second time in as many weeks.

Dangerous flash floods stranded motorists and left roadways under water. Some outdoor activities were canceled as communities scurried to keep pace with the rising waters.