SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — A very wet 15-day period is beginning today across the Southeast, with forecast precipitation data showing total rainfall of 5 to 7 inches across the core of the drought zone through Friday, June 5, 2026. The entire region is also running 2 to 5 inches above normal precipitation levels for this period, representing a historic and drought-busting moisture surge for an area that has been running critically dry for an extended stretch.
Total Rainfall Forecast Through June 5 by Region
Region Total Precipitation Forecast
Louisiana and Mississippi core 6.37 to 7.03 inches
Alabama and Georgia 5.70 to 6.14 inches…