U.S. Prepares for Widespread Rain and Wind Events

This week, various regions across the United States are bracing for weather changes, marked by significant rain and winds. Southern California anticipates its first substantial rain of the season over the weekend, with Santa Ana winds and sunshine preceding the transition to a stormy Saturday. In Wisconsin, steady rain accompanied by strong winds is expected Monday afternoon, potentially alleviating drought conditions. Michigan will experience fog and scattered showers, while Kansas expects up to three inches of rain. New England, plagued by drought, hopes for rain later in the week, with a developing storm from the Gulf of Mexico promising rain and possibly snow in higher elevations. Northern Iowa also anticipates a soaking rain and strong winds to start the week, with temperatures dropping later.