The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Heavy rain to bring severe weather, flooding risk to Plains, South
Start your day with the latest weather news – A potent storm system will bring a soaking rain and the chance of severe weather this week. Plus, below-average temperatures are in store for more than 200 million as we start the workweek.
Storm system to bring heavy rain, severe storms to parts of South this week
Another potent storm system has its sights on the Plains and eventually the Southeast this week. While details are coming into focus, it appears likely that there will be a widespread heavy rain across much of the region this week with possibly multiple washout days.
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Storms to soak Plains, South
Another storm system will bring a soaking rain to parts of the Plains and South this week, bringing much-needed rainfall to the drought-stricken areas of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
In addition to the heavy rain, there's also a threat of severe storms in central and east-central Texas on Tuesday. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary concerns, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.
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More than 200 million to feel below-average temperatures this week
The FOX Forecast Center said most of the Lower 48 will enjoy a week of below-average temperatures due to a change in the jet stream.
More than 200 million Americans will feel the temperature swing for the last week of April, wiping away last week's warmth felt in much of the East.
A cold front will send temperatures plunging again as begin the workweek.
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