Key Takeaways
Up to a foot of rain is expected across the Gulf Coast, worsening existing flooding and raising rivers and streams.
The heaviest rain on Monday targets Houston, Lake Charles, and reaches Mobile, Biloxi, and Pensacola by nightfall.
The Florida Panhandle, including Tallahassee and Jacksonville, anticipates the worst flooding Tuesday morning.
A brief break Wednesday allows water levels to recede before a new rain system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms Thursday-Saturday.
The stormy weather pattern entrenched over the Gulf Coast and parts of the South will continue through the week, elevating the risk of flooding for the water-logged region.
Here is what you can expect in the coming days in this part of the country.