Heavy rainfall to impact southern US this week
East Coast also bracing for possible flooding
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Heavy rain will continue for Texas and into the Lower Mississippi Valley this week.
Some areas in Central Texas and Mississippi could receive upwards of 6 inches of rain.
Flash flooding will be the biggest concern; however, it will be helpful toward the ongoing drought affecting these states.
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Expected rainfall totals in the southern U.S. this week. (Fox News)
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into the East Coast this week, also bringing the risk of flooding and some stronger storms.
The northeast, most of which is suffering from drought conditions, is expected to get rainfall this week. (Fox News)
The heat is still a story for the Northwest and California.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Forecast high temperatures for Monday, Aug. 22. (Fox News)
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Temperatures are expected to rise in the Plains over the next few days.