Rainy Pattern Continues With Scattered Showers and Storms Thru Memorial Day

On this episode of First Alert Weather Extra, meteorologist Andrew Tate returns with a detailed look at the ongoing rainy pattern across East Texas. Rain and thunderstorm chances are expected to continue through the end of the week, into Memorial Day weekend, and possibly through much of next week. Andrew breaks down the day-by-day forecast, including a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday, lower rain chances Friday, then renewed scattered showers and storms Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday. While the Storm Prediction Center does not currently have East Texas under a severe weather risk, Andrew explains why isolated stronger storms and periods of heavy rain still need to be monitored. The episode also focuses on the growing flooding concern, with the Weather Prediction Center placing East Texas under a medium risk for flooding Thursday and additional flooding risks possible over the weekend. Andrew highlights the latest seven-day rainfall forecast, showing parts of East Texas could see 4 to 7 inches of rain over the next week. You’ll also hear the latest long-range outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, which keeps East Texas leaning wetter than normal into early June, along with continued chances for heavy rain and possible flooding. Plus, Andrew looks back at the devastating May 20, 2013 Moore, Oklahoma EF5 tornado, shares astronomy and national weather stories, introduces the Weather Word Wednesday term “torbanada,” and features satellite imagery of von Kármán vortices and a major line of storms stretching from Mexico to Canada. If you’re looking for a clear, local breakdown of East Texas rain chances, Memorial Day weekend weather, flooding potential, and the extended forecast, this episode has you covered.