Southern U.S. Faces Heavy Rains and High Heat

Heavy rainfall has significantly impacted various regions in the southern United States. San Antonio, Texas, experienced beneficial rains that alleviated drought conditions, raising the city's year-to-date rainfall total to 21.23 inches, surpassing last year's total with four months remaining. Similarly, Louisiana is bracing for potential flash floods as a cold front brings 3 to 7 inches of rain through Friday, with temperatures expected to drop to the 60s by the weekend. In contrast, Tucson, Arizona, will see drier conditions with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees due to high pressure.