[MWN VIDEO BLOG] Where are those ark plans? Flooding rain possible over the next week

I know we're tired of the rain, but another very wet week is ahead. The potential for flooding and flash flooding exists with heavy rainfall Tuesday into Wednesday and again Saturday into Sunday (next weekend), though rain chances occur nearly every day this week, except Monday. Watch the video forecast discussion below for all of the details or check out the graphics below for a high-level overview.



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Rainfall over the past week, laying the groundwork for possible flooding this week by saturating the ground across the region. (NOAA/NCEP via Pivotal Wx)

The GFS model shows repeated surges of atmospheric moisture (shown as precipitable water) over the southeastern U.S. over the coming week. (PivotalWx)

Total precipitation forecast through next Sunday from NOAA's Weather Prediction Center. 4-7" of rainfall is projected in the Memphis area with 10"+ in the TN Valley. (NOAA/WPC via PivotalWx)

Stay with us all week for the latest on the heavy rain and potential for flooding, as well as forecast updates as we tweak the timing and amounts of rainfall with each system as it approaches. Links to where to get all this information can be found below, and certainly be sure to download the MemphisWeather.net app for all of it in one neat little package, including StormWatch+ Alerts for flood and flash flood alerts for your location.  Stay dry (as best you can!) and stay safe!

Erik Proseus
MWN Meteorologist

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