Southwest Faces Heavy Rain Risk, While Plains and Midwest Anticipate Record Heat

The US Southwest is bracing for heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants, potentially causing localized flooding. Simultaneously, the Plains and Midwest regions are forecast to experience well above average, possibly record-breaking, temperatures early this week, extending into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast by midweek. These combined weather patterns pose risks of localized flooding and heat-related concerns across multiple regions.