SEVERE ALERT: FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar breaks down the wet weather expected to drench portions of the Southern U.S. from Saturday through Tuesday, with heavy rain that could cause flooding in some states.
As the official start of summer is almost upon us, millions of Americans look to enjoy the great outdoors and hit the beach, but unfortunately, people in the South may not be so lucky.
Forecasters are expecting heavy downpours across regions of the southern U.S. starting Sunday and into the start of next week, as lingering tropical moisture and a stationary front combine to allow showers and storms.
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According to the FOX Forecast Center, rain totals of up to 2 inches are possible in some areas, as a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat is in place starting Sunday.
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This renewed threat comes as a stalling cold front will trigger widespread heavy rain across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and northern Mississippi.
“A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain looks likely, though localized pockets of heavier downpours could exceed those totals in Oklahoma and Arkansas,” the FOX Forecast Center said.
Millions of Americans will experience repeated and intense downpours.
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As a result, a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect on Monday, with the highest risk extending from Oklahoma through the Ozarks.
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Popular areas such as Nashville, Oklahoma City and Charleston, South Carolina, are under the severe threat.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 07: Tourists run to avoid the rain as strong winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Nate begin to come ashore on October 7, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nate is expected to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane near Biloxi, Mississippi later this evening.
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The worst of the threat will downgrade by Tuesday, but a Level 1 out of 4 risk will remain for the same region.
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JUNE 12: Vehicles make their way through a flooded street on June 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. Flood concerns are rising in Florida as tropical moisture passes through the area.
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Despite persistent rainfall and the risk of flooding, some communities untouched by the deluge welcome it amid ongoing exceptional drought conditions in states like Arkansas.
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Check back for more updates as we continue to track the severity of these long-term severe storms.
