A rare shift in the jet stream is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Southeastern United States with predictions of 4 to 12 inches starting this weekend. The National Weather Service warns of flooding risks mainly affecting Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Atmospheric rivers typically flow to the Western U.S., but this event highlights a deviation caused by a cutoff low that redirects moisture eastward. This phenomenon may help alleviate recent drought conditions in some regions, according to experts.
"The chances of rain in the area will increase later this weekend, with the potential for heavy rainfall Monday through Tuesday, which could result in flooding."
"California gets a lot of precipitation in the winter from these, but it's not rare for atmospheric rivers to land in areas outside of California."
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