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A slow-moving nor'easter has delivered significant rainfall across Massachusetts, with totals exceeding 8 inches in parts of the South Shore and over 5 inches in Boston and coastal areas. The National Weather Service reports widespread accumulation, with the highest totals recorded in Norfolk and Plymouth counties, while northern regions received significantly less precipitation.
Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf and is expected to make landfall near Sabine Pass on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Southeast Texas. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chambers County and a Flood Watch covers eastern Southeast Texas from late Monday through Wednesday morning. Forecasts call for 3–5 inches of rain, with isolated 6–9 inches and the heaviest totals east of I-45, raising street-flood risk as bands move inland. Rain should reach the coastline Tuesday morning, with the best chance of heavier rain for Houston around midday and the greatest rainfall to the east including Chambers, Liberty, and Galveston counties.
Thunderstorms rolled through Iowa overnight, with 24-hour rainfall totals as of Sunday morning ranging from 2.04 inches in Fort Dodge to under an inch in many other towns as rain continued in some areas.
Heavy rainfall across the KVOE area has caused flooding, road closures, and power outages, with additional rain and severe weather threats expected through early Saturday, including potential wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornadoes.
The Houston area is experiencing heavy rainfall with a flood threat through Wednesday, with rainfall totals of 2-3 inches north and west of Houston and over an inch in Houston and eastern cities. The heavy rain is attributed to a strong Pacific jet stream, and models suggest some areas could see 3-7 inches of rain from Monday through Wednesday. The flood threat is expected to mainly affect low-lying areas and feeder roads, with shower chances lingering through the end of the week before a cooler, sunnier weekend.
A winter storm brought snow, rain, and powerful wind gusts to Massachusetts, with the South Shore experiencing widespread power outages and flooding. The National Weather Service recorded wind gusts of up to 65 MPH in Chatham and Dennis, while areas like Hopkinton and Wrentham received over 4 inches of rainfall. Some areas also saw snowfall before the switch to rain, with Rowe receiving 3.5 inches.