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

National Weather Service forecasters say nearly continuous onshore flow will keep California and portions of the Pacific Northwest in a very active, wet pattern this weekend. Rain and mountain snow is forecast for much of the western U.S. as a deep upper-level low and associated surface cold front pushes inland. Heavy rainfall is expected for the coastal areas and the nearby mountains, with some locations getting in excess of 4 inches of rainfall by Saturday morning (2/16). The extent of this on

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say a vigorous storm system is likely to bring an increased threat for severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the Southeast U.S Wednesday (4/5) into Wednesday night. Damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall will be the main threats. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding of low lying areas. Severe thunderstorms will be possible over the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. on Thursday (4/5). Created with data from NOAA's GOES East

An amplified weather pattern will produce several notable weather stories over the next 5-7 days. The total precipitation forecast over the next seven days shows a very wet stretch in the Northwest and across much of the eastern U.S. Snow and ice is in the forecast as well! For the latest winter forecast probabilities, please visit: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center