Following the Labor Day weekend, millions are hitting the roads, but the journey home isn’t without its challenges. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are threatening to cause flooding in parts of the Plains and Florida.
Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of summer, shifting from the heat of summer to the cooler feel of early fall.
Interestingly, some areas in the upper Midwest have already experienced frost alerts, and there’s even a hint of fall colors beginning to show in Alaska.
While many regions are experiencing below-average temperatures, the risk of flash floods remains a concern.
Moisture levels are expected to stay elevated along cold fronts that have been moving through the country in the aftermath of a stormy weekend.
The storm situation isn’t uniformly bleak for everyone on Monday; it’s a bit hit or miss.
However, meteorologists from Fox are warning that developing storms could lead to significant rainfall in a short span, creating potential flooding scenarios.
Areas like major cities such as Kansas City and Nashville are at risk for heavy rainfall but are expected to dry out by the end of the week.
Warnings of flash floods have been issued across several locations in Texas, including cities that were severely affected by flooding events earlier this summer.
Storms and Heavy Rain Impact Florida
Florida is also under the gun for flash floods and thunderstorms, with little relief expected this week.
A persistent cold front is moving south and east, which could bring necessary rain to both coasts of Florida that are currently facing drought conditions.
For now, low-pressure systems are gliding along the nearly stationary fronts in Florida and the Southeast. Meanwhile, a significant dip in the jet stream is hindering any tropical developments.
Despite the ongoing threats and the setup of moisture along the fronts, increased rainfall is anticipated.
The first cold front may lose some strength, but a second front is moving into the area, potentially lingering until late in the week.
WPC has issued Level 1 flash flood warnings for most of the Florida Peninsula as the week unfolds.
