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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

A coastal low tracking off the coast of the Carolinas will bring increased cloud cover to the region. Precipitation associated with the low will stay to the southeast of the forecast area, although spotty rain showers cannot be ruled out this afternoon. Below normal temperatures continue today and tomorrow with a Freeze Watch in effect for tonight in the Alleghenies. Temperatures turn warmer early next week.