Weather

A flow of moisture from the Atlantic Ocean will continue to bring rain and thunderstorms Monday from the Carolinas through the Middle Atlantic states and into the Northeast. Persistent, heavy rain could result in torrential downpours, temporarily lowering visibility and causing flash flooding.

While there will be a break from rain and thunderstorms from the Midwest to much of the Southeast, a storm system will continue to produce heavy rain from central Texas to Oklahoma and much of Kansas. Following days of heavy rain across Texas, any additional showers could produce renewed flooding.

Heat will begin to ease in the Northern Plains but return across the Northwest, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s across the interior parts of the region. The same high-pressure system bringing the heat to the Northwest will keep the Southwest mainly dry. Stagnant air will continue to bring smoky conditions across much of the West.

A few thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon across the mountains of Colorado, Wyoming and northern New Mexico. The storms are not expected to turn severe, but they could spark new wildfires in the dry area.

FOCUS: Much-needed Rain, With Potential For Flooding

Flash flooding and thunderstorms may affect some of the Central States Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall of 4 inches or more will stretch from northern Texas to southern Iowa, with the greatest risk of flooding in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.