Southern U.S. at Risk of Flood Warning as Rain Continues

Key Takeaways

• Up to a foot of rain is expected across the Gulf Coast, worsening existing flooding and raising rivers and streams.

• The heaviest rain on Monday targets Houston, Lake Charles, and reaches Mobile, Biloxi, and Pensacola by nightfall.

• The Florida Panhandle, including Tallahassee and Jacksonville, anticipates the worst flooding Tuesday morning.

• A brief break Wednesday allows water levels to recede before a new rain system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms Thursday-Saturday.

The stormy weather pattern entrenched over the Gulf Coast and parts of the South will continue through the week, elevating the risk of flooding for the water-logged region.

Here is what you can expect in the coming days in this part of the country.

Rainfall Could Top One Foot in Some Areas of the Southern U.S.