Significant rainfall expected with Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A slowly-advancing cold front combined with an upper-level storm and copious amounts of moisture are combining to produce numerous heavy thunderstorms across the area Monday evening. Storms are capable of producing 2-3" of rain per hour, and may trigger dangerous flash flooding, especially in urban areas where runoff comes more easily.While the rain will not be constant, periodic showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected to redevelop in the area over