Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Snapshot Forecast: May 4

This morning we will see rain slide off the East Coast. Precipitation amounts are expected to be up to .75 inches in 3 hours. That rain will affect Maine down to the Carolinas, but most intense around Maine and Virginia. Some thunder is possible in Maine this morning.

Tonight, a weather disturbance will see scattered showers erupt into a small ball of heavy precipitation around Iowa and Nebraska. Precip rates could be up to .75'' an hour.

Places with Temperatures in the 50's: Portions of the Northeast, Portions of the Midwest.
Places with Temperatures in the 60's: Portions of the Midwest, Most of the Northwest.
Places with Temperatures in the 70's: Southeast, Southern Plains.
Places with Temperatures in the 80's: Portions of the Southern Plains, Florida, Southwest.

Areas under a severe weather risk today: None