The latest Pacific storm system, currently centered over North Texas, will track northeastward this week, bringing welcome relief to many drought-plagued areas. Today, its trailing cold front is expected to ignite strong thunderstorms (with possible tornados and flooding rains) across the Southern Plains.
By tomorrow, the rains will fall primarily across the Midwest while the Great Lakes and Upper Ohio Valley can expect significant precipitation by mid week. Finally, before moving out to sea, the front is forecast to bring much needed rain to New England, where wildfires continue to develop.
As the lower section of this storm front moves eastward along the Gulf Coast, it is expected to sweep copious moisture from Tropical Storm Sara across that region and the Florida Peninsula. Meanwhile, much cooler air will drop south behind the storm as the next Pacific system brings rain and snow to the Northwest.
