GULF COAST — A relentless and widespread rain pattern is set to drench the Gulf Coast, South, Tennessee corridor, and Mid-Atlantic from now through Memorial Day weekend, with the rainfall map showing deep red and orange totals blanketing a massive swath of the eastern United States and forecasters warning that roads across parts of the South will be dealing with flooding, ponding, and hazardous driving conditions throughout the holiday period.
Afternoon thunderstorms are expected to pop up daily through the holiday weekend, repeatedly disrupting outdoor plans across the entire affected region.
Gulf Coast Facing Heaviest Rain With Flooding and Road Ponding Likely Throughout Weekend
The rainfall map shows the deepest red totals concentrated across the Gulf Coast states, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and into Tennessee, indicating the highest rainfall accumulations of the entire multi-day event are focused across this corridor through Memorial Day.
Forecasters are specifically warning that roads across parts of the South will be dealing with slick conditions, flooding, and ponding throughout the holiday weekend as repeated rounds of heavy rain stack up across the same communities over multiple days.
Residents across the Gulf Coast and surrounding southern states are urged to watch for flooding, ponding on roadways, and avoid driving through any standing water regardless of how shallow it may appear during the holiday weekend.
Daily Afternoon Thunderstorms Disrupting Outdoor Memorial Day Weekend Plans Statewide
Beyond the flooding concerns, daily afternoon thunderstorms are forecast to develop repeatedly across the affected region through Memorial Day, repeatedly interrupting cookouts, outdoor gatherings, and holiday weekend activities for millions of residents across the South and Mid-Atlantic.
The mid-Atlantic corridor including Tennessee, the Carolinas, Virginia, and surrounding states also falls under significant red rainfall totals on the map, extending the holiday weekend rain threat well beyond the Gulf Coast into the broader eastern United States.
Residents across all affected areas from the Gulf Coast through the Mid-Atlantic are urged to stay weather aware throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend, keep an eye out for flooding and road ponding, and have backup indoor plans ready for any outdoor activities scheduled through the holiday. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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