The latest weather forecast showed that stormy conditions and flooding risk can unfold in the Southern US, bringing heavy rains and travel delays. People traveling in the South should be extra careful in navigating the roads.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of potential heavy rain in the Southeast and Northern Gulf States on Friday and the weekend. Meanwhile, heavy snow will likely unload in the Southwestern US and Central Appalachians.
The heavy rains can cause moderate to severe flooding in the Southeast, especially in the flood-prone areas. Driving conditions can become difficult due to flooded areas or roads.
The rain in the Southeast will be beneficial for drought-affected areas in the Southeast. However, homeowners should also stay alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Southern US Weather: Where Will Stormy Conditions Unload?
The latest weather forecast warned of a persistent storm in the Southeast this early January. The rain will become more noticeable in the midweek in the region, especially in the Gulf Coast and Central Texas.
In the early week, the wetter outlook will become noticeable on Tuesday in the following areas:
- Charleston
- Orlando
- Miami
- Jackson
- New Orleans
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Houston
- Central Texas
- Louisiana
People leaving their homes should bring an umbrella or raincoat protection due to rounds of rain, especially on the Interstate 10 corridor. In the middle of January, homeowners should anticipate the stormy outlook with a chance of snow. The rainy conditions can likely unload in the following areas:
- Raleigh
- Atlanta
- Nashville
- Orlando
- Pensacola
- Houston
- Nashville
- Dallas
- Oklahoma City
Furthermore, the rounds of rain will be helpful in the drought-affected areas in the South., suffering from extreme to exceptional drought. Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys can benefit more from rain.
NWS Weather Forecast in the Pacific Northwest
The latest NWS advisory warned of moderate to locally heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Snowy outlook is also expected in the Southern Rockies, Great basin and Central Rockies.
The forecast showed that higher elevation snow will be likely in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. The mix of rain and snow will spread over the Southern High Plains in the late week.
Furthermore, the NWS also monitors another front in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday. People with travel plans should monitor the road conditions in the region due to reduced visibility and slippery outlook.
When rain becomes challenging, motorists or homeowners should stay at home until it improves.
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