The storm system that is keeping the Plains wet and stormy is pushing eastward into the Southeast. In addition, a non tropical low in the Gulf is sending moisture northward too to combine with Eastern Pacific moisture for a rain stretch. The forecast in early next week is calling over half a foot of rain in the next five days on the Gulf Coast. Rainfall amounts decrease the further north you go.

Timing

Showers and thunderstorms should increase off the Gulf and move inland throughout the day on Friday! A break in the storms will be possible during the overnight but more storms are likely for Saturday and especially Sunday as one of two cold fronts try to clear the Southeast. A reinforcing cold front will arrive on Monday in trying to dry out the area but some will be successful while others along the coast will not be.

The long term forecast keeps the Gulf Coast very soggy into the middle of October. At least the temperatures are cooling off behind these fronts heading into the month of October.