More stormy weather was forecast Wednesday for the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, while rain and possible thunderstorms were expected from the Gulf Coast to the Mississippi Valley and into the Great Lakes region. Strong winds, hail, flooding and even tornadoes were possible as a low-pressure system and cold front in the Plains push into the Mississippi Valley and continue northeastward. The Southeast was at greatest risk for severe weather. Rain was forecast for the Northeast, where mild weather was predicted to end. Highs in the mid-40s were expected across New England. More than 2 inches of rain was forecast for Oregon and Washington. Snow was expected at high elevations in the Rockies, with possible total accumulations ranging from 6 to 14 inches. Winds gusting up to 60 mph were likely in the northern Rockies. Temperatures in the Lower 48 states on Tuesday ranged from a low of 5 degrees at Watersmeet, Wis., to a high of 90 degrees at Alice, Texas. ___ On the Net: Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com National Weather Service: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov Intellicast: http://www.intellicast.com |