Heavy Downpours and Flooding Threaten Southern and Eastern U.S.
The southern and eastern United States are bracing for a pattern of heavy downpours and potential flooding through the end of May. This weather shift, influenced by a developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to bring significant rainfall to drought-stricken areas, affecting millions of people from Texas to New York. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued flood watches for parts of southeastern Texas and the Ohio Valley, warning of excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. The most affected areas are expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of rain, with some regions potentially experiencing up to half a foot of rainfall. 
