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National weather forecast: Storm system lingering over Central, Southern US

By Adam Klotz

Published May 18, 2021

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A stationary front draped from the Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains stays in place on Tuesday, continuing unsettled weather for the region.  

Showers and thunderstorms will again develop in the moist Gulf of Mexico air.  

The risk for severe weather is highest across large portions of Texas including San Antonio, Austin and Dallas. Possibly severe thunderstorms could include winds of 60 mph, hail and heavy rain.  

The threat of severe weather Tuesday. (Fox News)

The threat of severe weather Tuesday. (Fox News)

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Most of Texas and large portions of Louisiana also are under a flood watch as this system is set to bring another widespread 3 inches of rain with some areas getting as much as an additional 10 inches. 

Flood advisories currently in effect. (Fox News)

Flood advisories currently in effect. (Fox News)

The stationary front causing all this trouble will dissipate Wednesday evening.   

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Meanwhile, a front extending from the Northern Rockies to Northern California will advance to the Midwest by Thursday morning.   

Expected rainfall totals through Saturday. (Fox News)

Expected rainfall totals through Saturday. (Fox News)

Rain and highest elevation snow will develop over parts of the Pacific Northwest into parts of the Northern Rockies on Tuesday, ending on Wednesday morning. 

Adam Klotz currently serves as a meteorologist for FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. He is based in New York City and joined the network in January 2017.

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