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Quiet Weekend Before Widespread Rains and Storms Expected Monday

Forecasters say a more organized system will bring widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms early next week, risking travel disruption and localized flooding.

Overview

  • Severe storms and heavy rain produced flash flood emergencies in parts of central Mississippi during Thursday, leaving some communities with flood impacts.
  • High pressure and drier air are delivering a mostly dry, pleasant start to the Father’s Day weekend with seasonable temperatures and low humidity.
  • Models and local forecast teams show shower and thunderstorm chances rising Sunday evening with isolated late‑day storms that may affect outdoor plans.
  • Monday is forecast as an impact day with steady, at times heavy, rain across many areas and typical rainfall ranges of about 0.25 to 1.5 inches locally with a few thunderstorms possible.
  • Regional hazards to watch include a Beach Hazards Statement on parts of the California coast, an SPC General Thunderstorm Risk in central Oregon, and Red Flag and severe‑storm concerns for southern Colorado and the eastern Plains.