Weather

A stormy pattern for much of the Heartland

Slow-moving storms systems will continue to spark widespread precipitation. Each storm will have a trailing cold front capable of producing heavy showers and locally severe thunderstorms. As a result, 5-day rainfall totals could reach 2 to 6 inches across the South, except in southern Florida. Totals of 1 to 3 inches can be expected across the central and eastern Corn Belt; the Mid-Atlantic States; and southern New England. The Intermountain West and portions of the northern and central Rockies can also expect heavy precipitation (locally 1 to 4 inches), including high-elevation snow. Only a few areas, such as the upper Midwest and Desert Southwest, will remain mostly dry. Parts of southern New Mexico and western Texas will be at risk of high winds, blowing dust, and wildfires.

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with the greatest likelihood of warmth occurring in the north-central U.S. and across the nation’s southern tier. Meanwhile, near- to above-normal precipitation across most of the country will contrast with drier-than-normal weather in the south-central U.S., including Texas.

5-Day Precipitation Totals

NOAA’s 6- to 10- Day Outlook

NOAA’s 8- to 14- Day Outlook

 

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