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A storm system in the South will introduce heavy rain and thunderstorms, with much of Texas at risk of flash floods due to heavy downpours. These storms may also include strong wind gusts, hail, and a low but present tornado threat. The storm will shift to the Southeast, bringing gusty winds and a higher threat of flash floods, and total rainfall up to 5 inches is expected in central Texas and central Mississippi.
South Faces Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
The Gulf Coast states, predominantly Texas, are bracing for a storm system that promises to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms. Central and eastern Texas, extending into Mississippi, face the highest risk of flash floods due to downpours. These storms may also produce strong wind gusts, hail, and pose a low but discernible tornado threat.
By late Saturday and into Sunday, the Southeast may endure strong storms, gusty winds, and potential damage. The risk for flash floods is high, particularly from central Texas to central Mississippi. Total rainfall of up to 3 inches is anticipated in these areas, potentially reaching 5 inches in localized spots, leading to possible flash flooding due to prior storm saturation.
Snow Expected in Colorado
The Colorado Rockies are experiencing a bout of snowfall, expected to cease by Saturday evening. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is predicted for Denver and Boulder, with 4 to 10 inches for the Rockies, including Rocky Mountain National Park. Wyoming’s Cheyenne and Laramie may see 1-2 inches of snow, alongside freezing drizzle and fog.
Midwest Under Freeze Alert
Saturday morning saw parts of six states under a freeze warning as temperatures dipped into the 20s. This warning affects agriculture, potentially killing sensitive vegetation. However, most crops should be unaffected as the planting season has just begun. The warning covers Iowa, parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Pittsburgh and regions in Ohio and West Virginia are under a freeze watch, likely to evolve into a freeze warning or frost advisory as temperatures drop below freezing.
Although Sunday morning may still be cold, potentially prompting further frost or freeze alerts, temperatures are expected to rise by Monday, with lows only in the 40s from Minnesota to Omaha. This cold front will then move east, impacting Chicago this weekend and reaching the Northeast by Sunday morning.
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