Widespread rain today, heavy downpours possible

AUSTIN (KXAN) —An approaching cold front is bringing a few spotty to scattered showers and thunderstorms to part of the Hill Country early this morning, with more on the way through the day.Periods of showers, downpours and thunderstorms are expected on and off all day. This much needed rain will generally be welcome news, but some minor flooding and a low severe weather risk will continue. UPDATED BLOG: Rain heading to Central Texas: Timing, amounts and concersnWhile severe weather should