SOUTH & MIDWEST, US - A stretch of warm, humid weather is keeping conditions active across much of the country, with daily thunderstorms expected east of the Rockies through the start of the week. While the pattern brings much-needed rainfall to many regions, AccuWeather meteorologists note that it could also lead to travel delays and brief interruptions to outdoor plans.

“A series of low-pressure areas moving into and then out of the Midwest through early this week will be the impetus for the successive severe weather risks from the Plains to the Southeast,” explained AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill in the news release.

So far this month, storms have delivered a mix of gusty winds, hail, and localized downpours. Areas like eastern Oklahoma and southern Kansas, already seeing above-average rainfall, could still experience additional showers in the coming days. Merrill added, “Besides the severe weather threat, repeated downpours will move over already-saturated soil. Motorists will have to watch out for ponding of water on roads, and smaller creeks and streams will be susceptible to overflowing their banks.”

Storms over the weekend affected several major metro areas, including Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and St. Louis, while Merrill noted that a few brief tornadoes may have occurred in the High Plains on Friday, with storm activity moving into the mid-South by Saturday.

Looking ahead, forecast models suggest the pattern will remain unsettled into midweek, particularly across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. While these storms may bring minor disruptions, they continue to support soil moisture during a critical part of the growing season.

With many graduations and summer vacations now underway, staying up to date on the forecast can help make the most of each day, rain or shine. For localized updates, keep checking ANUK.