Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the Southeast over the next several days. After weeks of relentless heat, the region has finally received some relief with the rain. A frontal boundary has moved into the area and has stalled, resulting in repeated rounds of rainfall. There is plenty of tropical moisture available, and this combination will trigger showers and thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding issues.

Some areas have already picked up a decent amount of rain, making the soils saturated. For instance, areas in South Carolina have received more than 5 inches in the past 24 hours alone.

Forecast

As the stalled front sits near the I-10 corridor, rounds of storms are expected to pop up on either side of the front for the next few afternoons, with the heaviest rain beginning to shift north. Pockets of 5-8" of rain could accumulate in some areas, likely leading to flooding and/or flash flooding. Seek higher ground if a flash flood warning is issued.

Flood watches remain in effect through Wednesday.

The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 4) for excessive rainfall across parts of the Southeast and southern Mid-Atlantic through Thursday morning. Heavy rainfall is likely to create localized flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying areas being the most vulnerable.

Tune into the eastern regional forecast :10 past the hour for more details.