Gulf Coast braces for flooding as tropical system approaches
AccuWeather's lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva said: 'We're increasingly concerned about the risk of flooding through the weekend as the moisture from this tropical rainstorm surges northward.'
Areas south and west of New Orleans are projected to be flooded with up to eight inches of rain before the storm moves into the heart of the country.
AccuWeather's chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter noted that 2025 has already been a devastating year for flash floods, and the new forecasts warn of heavy rainfall in cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and St Louis starting Saturday.
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