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Southern U.S. Faces Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks

3/3/2026

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  • A wet pattern brings rainfall to the southern U.S. this week, with 5 to 7 inches by Sunday across eastern Oklahoma, southwestern Arkansas, and northeastern Texas.
  • The rainfall could alleviate drought conditions but also pose flash flood risks.
  • North Texas will be warm and dry, with highs in the 80s, before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and a chance of rain next week.
  • Residents should stay alert for changing weather conditions.