UNITED STATES - Wet conditions will return for many cities in the Gulf Coast on Monday as the weather patterns transition once again. Rounds of rain will spread across the Gulf Coast and Tennessee Valley this week, heightening flood concerns for some, but providing drought relief for others.
According to The Weather Channel, the reason for the rain is a dip in the southern branch of the jet stream will develop over Texas and will remain in place for much of this week.
Rain amounts will average 2 to 4 inches, which could trigger flash flooding. That is especially true in low-lying and poor drainage areas, according to AccuWeather.com. San Antonio, Houston, and College Station, Texas, are among the cities that are mentioned to be at risk for flooding.
"Motorists are urged to avoid areas of high water and to find alternative route in their travels if they do come across high water," said AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Jordan Root.
In places where snow remains on the ground, such as Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee, there may be an added risk of flooding of some of the creeks and rivers, according to The Weather Channel.
Despite these flood warnings, the wet weather may be welcomed by the parts of Texas, Arkansas and central Gulf Coast that are currently experiencing a drought. An update from the U.S. Drought Monitor reported that the zone from east of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to New Orleans to Pensacola, Florida, was suffering from a moderate drought.
While the heaviest rain earlier this week will bypass the communities of Texas that are experiencing the worst drought conditions, the rain may prove beneficial in the corridor from San Antonio to Victoria, according to Accuweather.com
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