NWS Forecast in Central Gulf Coast: Wet Weather, Flooding Concerns Likely This Week

Wet weather conditions and flooding concerns are expected in the Central Gulf Coast this week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).

The NWS Pueblo reported that low relative humidity and strong winds could emerge in the region, including on Interstate 25 in the late week. Strong winds can be likely, causing possible Critical Fire Weather Conditions that can easily scatter fire this weekend.

In addition, the NWS Southern Region reported that dry and windy conditions are possible in portions of Texas and Oklahoma. Homeowners should watch out for wildfire concerns.

Meanwhile, a stormy pattern is expected in the Cascades, Northern Rockies, West Coast, Great Basin and Sierra this March. The rounds of rain can lead to flooding concerns, especially for flood-prone and low-lying areas.

NWS Forecast in Central Gulf Coast

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NESDIS - NOAA Hurricane Tracker. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that a wet weather outlook could unfold in the Central Gulf Coast, bringing potential flooding concerns. The forecast also monitors the development of a low pressure that could bring challenging weather conditions to the Gulf of Mexico. Homeowners should stay alert for widespread heavy rainfall and flooding issues.

The NWS short-range public discussion reported that heavy rain potential is expected in the Southern Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and Central Gulf Coast. Motorists should watch out for flooded roads, causing slower commutes and dangerous travel.

The forecast also monitors the development of a low pressure that could bring challenging weather conditions to the Gulf of Mexico. Homeowners should stay alert for widespread heavy rainfall and flooding issues.

In Tampa Bay, foggy conditions are expected in the late week. Potential strong winds and rip currents could emerge this week. Beachgoers should check for challenging rip currents and dangerous boat conditions.

In Kansas City, the forecast showed that warm and breezy conditions could unfold on the weekend. Temperatures are expected to become above normal on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Houston can anticipate increasing rain chance this week. Scattered showers could develop with lows reaching from 40s to 50s.

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Warm Weather Conditions in Central US This Weekend

In the latest forecast, warmer conditions could unfold in the Central US this weekend with temperatures feeling likely in May. The warm and windy outlook could lead to fire weather threats.

Through Friday, the daytime temperatures are forecast to reach 20-40 degrees Fahrenheit higher. The warmer trend is forecast in the following areas:

Fargo
Omaha
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
Omaha
St. Louis
Wichita
Amarillo
Dallas

The warmer conditions can ease the winter conditions in the US. On the weekend, early May-like temperatures could bring abnormal warmth in the following areas:

Burlington
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Chicago
Detroit
Green Bay
Little Rock
Kansas City
Wichita
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Minneapolis
Fargo
Dallas

Due to the lowered humidity and warmth, the fire threat could return exacerbated by strong winds. According to forecasts, the wind gusts could reach from 25 to 35 mph.