Jackson County braces for floods, high winds

Jackson County sits smack in the middle of a now-weakened Patricia's path, but while she's been downgraded a tropical depression, she's still set to pour nearly a foot of rain on coastal areas and surrounding counties. 

The National Weather Service said in a conference call with The Jackson County Office of Emergency Management that areas of South Texas can expect between six and 12 inches of rain.  Jackson County is expected to be one of the hardest-hit areas, with charts showing a projected 11.9 inches of rainfall, some falling at a rate of three to four inches per hour. According to the NWS, 15 inches of rain is "not outside the realm of possibility."

Authorities have already seen pooling of water in streets, and more severe flooding is expected throughout the afternoon and night. 

Winds are expected to increase throughout the evening, peaking at between 30-50 miles per hour in coastal areas, with most of Jackson County experiencing winds of about 30 mph.

Another conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday.