It seems like there’s quite a lot of weather activity happening across different regions over the weekend and into early next week. Here’s a breakdown of what’s expected:
- Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley: There’s a risk of excessive rainfall on Saturday in parts of the Southern Plains, extending to the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley on Sunday. This could lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and low-lying regions. Additionally, there’s an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms in the Southern High Plains, with threats including lightning, strong wind gusts, hail, and even a few tornadoes. This risk decreases to a Marginal Risk by Sunday over broader areas, but the threat of excessive rainfall remains, with a Slight Risk continuing into Monday morning.
- Sierra Nevada Mountains and Western Regions: Heavy snowfall is expected over the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Saturday, tapering off by Sunday. Snow levels will decrease over parts of the Northwest and California, with snowfall also forecasted for the Cascades, Great Basin, and Central Rockies on Sunday. Rain will initially affect parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California on Saturday, with higher-elevation snow continuing as the system progresses eastward.
- Northeast and Southeast: Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Northeast and Southeast, adding to the overall weather activity.
Overall, it’s crucial for residents in these regions to stay updated on weather forecasts and heed any warnings or advisories issued by local authorities to stay safe amidst these weather events.