Tuesday's Weather Outlook

Heavy rain and storms continue to threaten the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. 

A weak system has provided lots of rain to the Southeast, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-South over the last couple days. This system will continue its rain chances to all these areas once again. Flooding will be a major concern as many places have seen flooding with flash flooding warnings being issued over the last couple of days. The heaviest rain totals will be centered in northern Mississippi, Tennessee, eastern Indiana, and Kentucky. Any established storms will have the risk of damaging wind gusts. 

The Plains will see strong storms throughout the day. Severe ingredients will be in place, especially in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. An organized line of storms or two will form across these states and have the potential for damaging winds. More isolated storms that form ahead of these lines will have the potential for large hail and a few tornadoes. 

The Northeast and Great Lakes will see spotty showers and a few storms. Light rain accumulations are possible, but most locations should be dry as a low-pressure system slides by in Canada. 

Besides the higher terrain Rockies seeing spotty showers, the western third of the U.S will be dry. While it will be hot and sticky, Texas and eastern New Mexico will also be dry. 

Highs in the 50s will be likely in the higher terrain of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Sixties and 70s will be found in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Ohio Valley, Northern Plains, and portions of the northern Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures in the 80s will occur in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-South. The Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, and Desert Southwest will see 90s and 100s.