Showers and Thunderstorms Continue

General Overview: ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN BRINGS HEAVY PRECIPITATION AND SEVERE STORM THREATS TO CENTRAL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WITH SIGNIFICANT TEMPERATURE SWINGS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

EAST:  A series of storm systems will bring widespread precipitation to the eastern United States over the next few days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected across much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with a risk of severe storms in parts of the Ohio Valley. Late in the week, expect a wintry mix to develop across New England rain is likely across portions of the Northeast and Great Lakes. High-pressure should bring returning dry weather across the Great Lakes and Northeast later this weekend, although rain chances will persist across the Southeast.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Above average temperatures, especially in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with anomalies of 6-12°F above normal.

-Days 4-6: Cooling trend begins, with temperatures dropping to near normal or slightly below in most areas.

-Days 7-10: Continued cooling, with below average temperatures spreading across much of the region, particularly in the Northeast.

CENTRAL:  A series of low-pressure systems will bring multiple rounds of precipitation to the Central United States through the remainder of the work week. Strong to severe storms will likely become possible across the South/Central Plains and Mid Mississippi Valley over the next few days. Heavy snow is possible across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while rain and thunderstorms are expected further south. Precipitation may fall as snow from the Central Plains to Upper Midwest late Friday and into early Saturday. Returning high-pressure will bring a drier period to much of the region this weekend, with rain chances continuing across the south.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Well above average temperatures, with anomalies of 10-15°F above normal in many areas.

-Days 4-6: Sharp cooling trend begins, with temperatures dropping to near or below normal.

-Days 7-10: Below average temperatures become more widespread, particularly in the Northern and Central Plains.

WEST:  A series of storm systems will bring periods of rain and mountain snow to much of the Western United States. Heavy snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Rockies and Cascades, while lower elevations will see mainly rain. The Southwest will experience drier conditions with near to slightly above average temperatures. The Pacific Northwest will see cooler than normal temperatures with periods of mixed precipitation.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Near to slightly below average temperatures for most areas, with cooler conditions in the Pacific Northwest.

-Days 4-6: Gradual warming trend, with temperatures rising to near or slightly above average for much of the region.

-Days 7-10: Continued warming, with above average temperatures spreading across most of the West, particularly in the Southwest.

TROPICAL: No tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next 7 days in either the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific basins.