Today, a storm system in the South is set to bring multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms across various parts of the Gulf Coast states, including a significant portion of Texas.
Central and eastern Texas, as well as Mississippi, are at the highest risk for heavy downpours that may lead to flash flooding.
Some of these storms have the potential to be strong, with the possibility of powerful wind gusts and hail. While the tornado threat is low, it is still a possibility that cannot be dismissed.
Late on Saturday and into early Sunday morning, the Southeast may experience strong storms, which could potentially bring about damaging gusty winds. One area of particular concern is the possibility of flash flooding, which is expected to occur from central Texas to central Mississippi throughout Saturday and into the night.
Rainfall amounts of up to 3 inches are expected across a wide area stretching from central Texas to central Mississippi. However, in certain localized instances, up to 5 inches of rainfall is possible. It is important to note that some of these areas are already saturated from previous storms, which increases the risk of flash flooding.
Snow in Colorado
Snowfall in the Colorado Rockies is expected to taper off on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Denver and Boulder are expected to receive a total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches.
Rocky Mountain National Park and other parts of the Rockies are bracing for a snowfall of 4 to 10 inches.
As you travel towards Cheyenne and Laramie in Wyoming, you may encounter 1 or 2 inches of snow. However, you should also be prepared for freezing drizzle and freezing fog, which could have a more significant impact. These weather conditions can lead to the formation of a thin layer of ice on surfaces that are below freezing.
Freeze alerts in the Midwest
A freeze warning is in effect for parts of six states on Saturday morning, with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s.
Farmers need to be aware of the potential harm or even death that sensitive vegetation can face due to these weather conditions. However, there is some good news – since it is the beginning of the planting season, most farmers should not be greatly affected.
A warning has been issued for Saturday morning, encompassing the entirety of Iowa, except for two counties in the southeast corner. Additionally, parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois are also included in the warning.
Pittsburgh, along with areas in Ohio and West Virginia, is currently under a freeze watch for Saturday morning. This watch is expected to transition into either a freeze warning or frost advisory in the evening and Sunday morning due to temperatures dropping below freezing in the region.
Sunday morning will still see cold temperatures, which may lead to more frost or freeze alerts. However, by Monday, the weather in this area will begin to warm up, with lows only reaching the 40s from Minnesota to Omaha. As the cold air moves east, Chicago can expect low temperatures in the upper 30s this weekend, and the Northeast will experience temperatures in the 30s starting Sunday morning.