This week's preciptation forecast highlights heavy rain soaking the South where 3 " may fall over the lower MS valley. Mid-week the Desert Southwest will also see moderate rain, helping relieve drought conditons. Late-week there's potential for heavy snow in the southern Rockies. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

Here's the precipitation forecast for this week. Heavy rain in the Northeast could cause flash flooding over the next couple of days--see our excessive rainfall outlooks here: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero. Other hotspots for rain include the Southwest, south-central U.S., and Midwest. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

A video update from NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center on the multiple days of severe weather risk, including two Enhanced Risk days, upcoming this week and into early next week. More info: | NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center

As NOAA's GOES East monitors the U.S. weather this morning, it's keeping an eye on Mississippi and Alabama, where there is a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today. Storms could produce damaging winds and a few tornadoes. #GOES19 Latest updates: spc.noaa.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service