Heavy Rain and Storms: What's Happening Across the Country

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Affect Multiple States

First Storm: Eastward March

• Areas Affected: Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Chicago, Midwest
• Timeline: Ongoing, continuing into the evening
• Impacts:
• Heavy rain
• Thunderstorms in the Mississippi River Valley (St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Monroe, Louisiana)
• Strong winds
• Brief tornadoes possible

Second Storm: Forming and Expanding

• Areas Affected: Midwest, Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley
• Impacts:
• Additional heavy rain
• Flash flooding risks

Friday: Severe Weather in the Deep South

• Areas Affected: Memphis, Jackson, Baton Rouge
• Warnings Issued by NOAA:
• Severe thunderstorms for over 8 million people
• Risks: Strong winds, hail, tornadoes

Flash Flooding Concerns

• Areas Affected: Middle Tennessee, Mississippi, Northern Alabama
• Expected Rainfall: 2-3 inches, up to 5 inches in some areas
• Warnings Issued by NOAA: Flash flood alerts

Northeast and New England

• Areas Affected: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Boston
• Timeline: Rain expected by Friday

Weekend Outlook

• Saturday:
• Lingering rain in the Southeast
• Second storm moves into the Great Lakes region
• Showers and thunderstorms in the Northeast and New England
• Sunday:
• Weather improvement expected
• Most areas drying out by Monday