For the remainder of Friday, a mix of rain and snow will fall in the Northeast, while precipitation across the Plains will gradually subside.

Meanwhile, rain should linger into the weekend across the central Gulf Coast region, where additional flooding may occur. By Sunday and early next week, the focus for heavy showers should shift to Florida, where totals could reach 2 to 5 inches.

Early next week, a strong cold front sweeping across the Plains and Midwest will generate rain and snow showers, trailed by a reinforcing surge of cold air.

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