Drought-Relieving Rain to Unload This Weekend in Southern Plains to Tennessee Valley

The latest forecast said beneficial rain would unload this weekend in portions of Southern Plains and Tennessee Valley, providing short-term relief to drought-stricken areas.

However, the forecast said the rain could also result in flooding risks, causing travel delays this weekend.

The forecast added that potential tornadoes could emerge next week due to severe weather conditions.

Meanwhile, residents in the affected areas should stay updated with the weather news.

Bringing an umbrella or raincoat protection is recommended, especially since rounds of rain could unload starting Friday.

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Port of Rosedale along the Mississippi River on October 20, 2022 in Rosedale, Mississipp

According to AccuWeather's latest forecast on December 8, the report said the beneficial rain would drench drought-stricken rivers.

However, the forecast warned that flooding could also emerge due to persistent rain.

The report also added that the beneficial rain could persist in this month until January 2023.

The latest forecast outlook showed that renewed flooding and drought relief would persist from Friday to Saturday night.

Rain with thunderstorms could emerge in Dallas, Memphis and Springfield.

On Thursday, it is expected rounds of rain could unload in portions of Central Oklahoma, Southern Missouri and Ohio Valley.
Rain and potential thunderstorms could also occur in Mississippi and Tennessee Valley from Saturday until night.

Travel delays

On the other hand, the forecast emphasized that travel delays could be possible in poor-drainage areas as rain continues.

Travel delays and slow commutes could happen in Indiana, Evansville, Springfield, Missouri and Oklahoma City.

Motorists driving or planning to travel should consider the weather conditions and potential travel delays due to rounds of rain as reduced to poor roadways visibility could affect road travel, which could cause road crashes or accidents.

Furthermore, the forecast added that motorists traveling in interstates (10, 30, 55 and 45) should expect rounds of rain this weekend.

Motorists should drive slowly or reschedule their trips for later dates if possible.

Severe weather conditions next week

On the other hand, the next week's weather forecast said that a massive storm could unload heavy rain, blizzard conditions, and thunderstorms in the Central U.S.

There could also be tornadoes.

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The forecast added that colder weather is expected in the Central U.S., potentially threatening life and property.

Motorists traveling outdoors should check the weather for potential hazards due to severe weather conditions.

Residents on the East Coast could expect rounds of rain.

At the same time, snow could emerge in the Rockies and Midwest.

Drought conditions

On the other hand, the report explained that the beneficial rain could relieve the Mississippi River from prolonged drought conditions, resulting in a very low water level.

The low water level in the Mississippi River is causing concerns among farmers and communities that depend on the river for water supply.

The short-term relief in the Mississippi river allowed ships to transport.

Forecast added that the beneficial rain is good news for the said river, which suffered from record-low water levels this year.