An area of low pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico, along with a stalling frontal boundary, will result in enough lift in the atmosphere to generate widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms over much of Texas and the southern Gulf Coast states through Saturday. A few of these storms may be strong. This image shows clouds covering most of the state of Texas, a rare respite from severe drought conditions. Imagery from GOES East at 1515Z on March 9, 2012.