Dry Conditions Persist Wednesday Across South with Storms Expected Thursday

Across parts of the central and southern United States, a brief respite from steady rain is expected today, with some areas experiencing drier and hotter conditions. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to return late Wednesday night into Thursday, with a marginal risk of severe weather including damaging winds and small hail. Temperatures will vary, with highs in the low 80s in Mississippi and around 90 degrees in other regions, accompanied by muggy conditions. Rain and storm activity will likely continue through the end of the week before drier, more seasonable weather returns over the weekend. Localized flooding remains a concern due to torrential rains associated with slow-moving cold fronts moving through the area. While the timing and intensity of some rain events remain uncertain, overall, a pattern of intermittent rain and storms with brief breaks of sunshine is expected across these regions.