Current Surface analysis shows the end of another mid-latitude cyclone over much of the country, with the east coast still being threatened by copious amounts of rain. Four High pressure areas are moving across the mountain west which will hopefully push the clouds enough for us in Eau Claire to finally see sunshine for the first time since the snow melted. The rain has stuck around due to an inverse "omega high" that has been stuck in between jet streams for the past week.
Here is the "precipicast" that shows a weeks worth of precipitation over the continental U.S. Here we can see torrential rains pummeling the gulf coast with heavy flooding reported in the pan-handle of Florida. The rest of the midwest and east coast saw similar precipitous amounts over the past week as well. This is exactly the opposite after crossing the rockies, where drought has stricken the west and record high temperatures have been recorded along the coastline. It has been so dry that forest fire warnings have already been announced.
Current winds show the midwest finally receiving the normal WNW & NW winds we're accustomed to seeing, as opposed to the easterly ones that were spinning around the low pressure system that was in the area. Winds out west are calm at the moment but are projected to speed up from now until the end of the weekend, which can be dangerous for the righteous dudes in SoCal.
On a more solemn note, at least 40 have perished due to Tornados across Arkansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Alabama. It is always sad to hear of these unfortunate souls and may they rest in peace.
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