This week's preciptation forecast highlights heavy rain soaking the South where 3 " may fall over the lower MS valley. Mid-week the Desert Southwest will also see moderate rain, helping relieve drought conditons. Late-week there's potential for heavy snow in the southern Rockies. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

Here's the precipitation forecast for this week. Heavy rain in the Northeast could cause flash flooding over the next couple of days--see our excessive rainfall outlooks here: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero. Other hotspots for rain include the Southwest, south-central U.S., and Midwest. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

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As the sun rises this morning, NOAA satellites are keeping a close eye on our nation's weather ahead of what's expected to be a multi-day severe weather outbreak. There is a Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms across the mid-Mississippi Valley today. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Latest: www.spc.noaa.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service