Valentine's Rain Soaks South, Eases Drought

Valentine's weekend is set to be a wet one across the South, with soaking rains anticipated from Texas to Florida and the Carolinas. This rainfall is being welcomed as a much-needed drought relief for many areas currently experiencing dry conditions.

The system is expected to bring rain to the Mississippi Valley on Saturday and move into the Southeast by Sunday. While some locally heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, the overall threat for widespread severe weather or major flash flooding is considered low.

Parts of Northeast Texas to Arkansas are most susceptible to localized flash flooding. However, for much of the region, this rainfall is a positive development, especially given recent dry spells and fires in states like Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas. This event offers a beneficial moisture infusion without the accompanying harsh cold or severe weather threats of past winter storms.