Thunderstorms in the north-central U.S. will gradually decrease in coverage and intensity while crossing the upper Midwest. Farther east, drier air will overspread the middle Atlantic States and interior Southeast, starting during the weekend. As a result, significant U.S. precipitation will become limited after the Friday.
In fact, 5-day rainfall should total an inch or less nationwide, except in the East and Pacific Northwest. Completely dry weather will prevail in most areas from California to the Rockies and High Plains.
