A loop of the 7-day precipitation forecast depicts a wet & active pattern in some parched regions of the South. Some of the precipitation is courtesy of newly declared Tropical Storm Nestor this weekend & some is from a pair of systems next week. The Pacific Northwest can also expect a very wet 7 day stretch. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

Next week's precipitation forecast shows relief is on the way for the Desert Southwest as the Monsoonal rain tapers off after Monday. Rainfall accumulations are also expected to remain low elswhere across the country as high pressure aloft builds and settles over the central US. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

The latest three day precipitation forecast shows a busy stretch of weather across the eastern half of the Lower 48. This includes the threat of severe weather & flash flooding. In this loop are the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for tonight, Wednesday, & Thursday. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center