While meteorologists are observing a gradual weakening of El Niño, the climate phase is still strong enough to bring significant amounts of moisture to the South as the calendar transitions from January and into February.
What's the weather this weekend for the Southern U.S.?
Active Weather Pattern Forecast for the South Heading Into Weekend
Do not let the relatively calm and tranquil end to January fool you. An active weather pattern is setting up to unleash across the southern U.S. to kick start the month of February, bringing more flooding concerns to the water-logged region.
Although January ended with dry conditions, it was exceptionally wet beginning to the year for a large portion of the central and southern parts of the country.