Valentine’s Day weekend storm brings heavy rain to the South and possible snow from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast
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A large storm builds toward the weekend
Clouds thicken first. The air turns heavy. Then the rain arrives.Forecasters say a large storm system will organize over the central United States and spread east during Valentine’s Day weekend. Widespread precipitation is expected to develop and move quickly into the south central states on Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14. The rain and storms then push toward the East by Sunday, Feb. 15.
Meteorologists describe the system as broad and persistent. The storm is expected to cover much of the central and eastern United States. The rain spreads. The rain stays. Roads darken with water.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms across the South
The heaviest rain is expected across the south central and southeastern United States. Thunderstorms will develop along the southern side of the storm. Rain bands will sweep from west to east.Forecasters warn that portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas are under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall. The focus remains on repeated downpours over the same areas. Soil that is already damp will take in more water. Low spots fill.
The Storm Prediction Center says a low end severe weather risk is possible from Friday evening across parts of Texas, then into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Deep South through Saturday night and Sunday. The storm will continue to feed moisture into the region as it advances east.
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Valentine’s Day weekend storm to bring heavy rain to the South and possible snow in the NortheastHow much rain could fall
Forecasts point to a soaking rain event for a wide area. AccuWeather projects that 1 to 4 inches of rain could fall across parts of Texas and Oklahoma, then extend through portions of Georgia and the Carolinas between Friday and Sunday.The storm begins in the Plains on Friday. Rain spreads east into the southern Appalachians through the weekend. The pattern repeats. Rain arrives in waves. Thunder rolls.
Some communities will welcome the moisture. Fields and reservoirs absorb part of the rain. Other areas will see runoff pool in streets and along streams.
Wintry edge on the northern side of the storm
Cold air remains limited, but the northern flank of the storm may support snow and ice. Forecasters note the potential for wintry precipitation from parts of the Mid Atlantic into the Northeast as the low pressure system lifts toward the East Coast.The setup favors a narrow zone of snow on the colder side of the storm. Temperatures hover near freezing in some areas. Precipitation type may shift as the storm passes.
Confidence remains low on exact impacts. The lack of deep cold air keeps details uncertain. Rain may dominate in many locations. Snow may mix in farther north.
Cities prepare for a wet holiday weekend
In Dallas, TX, residents prepare for repeated rain bands and thunderstorms as the storm advances from the Plains. In Atlanta, GA, forecasters expect periods of heavy rain through the weekend as the system crosses the Southeast.Farther north, communities along the Mid Atlantic and into the Northeast watch the temperature line closely. The storm approaches from the south. The rain pushes north. Cold air lingers at the edge.
The pattern remains unsettled through the weekend. Rain spreads. Thunderstorms develop. In colder pockets, snow may appear for a time.
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