Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms – National Weather Outlook For June 5, 2023

by | Jun 5, 2023 | Weather

National Weather Forecast

As we head into the first Monday of June, scattered storms will be possible across the western and southern United States, with some mixed snow at times in the Colorado Rockies. Some scattered storms will also be possible with a backdoor cold front in the upper Midwest. That same front is approaching the Northeast, and that along with an area of low pressure off the coast will lead to rain showers.

Scattered areas of heavy rain are expected through Tuesday across the nation, with some 2”+ amounts possible from the Rockies into the Southern Plains, across southern Florida, and in the Northeast.

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