Amidst the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl on Texas and the Gulf Coast, North Texas is bracing itself for heavy rainfall later in the day. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 1 storm near Matagorda, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour.

At 10 a.m., Beryl was downgraded to a tropical storm, but it continues to lash the Gulf Coast with high winds and torrential rains. The storm has left more than 2.1 million customers in the Houston area without power, according to CenterPoint Energy. Emergency crews have been busy responding to several high water rescues in the region.

Tragically, Beryl has claimed at least two lives in Texas. A 53-year-old man in Humble lost his life when a tree fell onto his house, and a 74-year-old grandmother in Houston was killed when a tree crashed through her roof.

Despite not being in the direct path of Beryl, the Dallas-Fort Worth area will still be affected by the storm. Some of the outer bands of Beryl brought moderate to heavy rain to Dallas County earlier in the day. The eastern parts of the region face a higher chance of experiencing heavy rain, with the heaviest downpours expected between 3 and 8 p.m. A flash flood watch is in effect for the eastern counties of North Texas.

Rain chances east of Dallas range from 90 to 100 percent, while the western areas, including Fort Worth, will see lower coverage. Furthermore, there is a possibility of a shift in Beryl's path, which may result in significant changes in rainfall amounts. Temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will reach the low 80s, accompanied by winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour, potentially reaching up to 40 miles per hour in some eastern areas.

North Texas residents are advised to stay tuned to FOX 4 for updated forecasts and to follow the instructions of local officials. Authorities in Houston have urged residents to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary travel to ensure their safety.

As Hurricane Beryl continues to wreak havoc along the Texas Gulf Coast, the impacts of the storm are extending to North Texas. Residents are urged to stay cautious and prepared as heavy rainfall and strong winds remain a possibility.