
ALT The image on the left depicts a map of the Ohio Valley and the forecast precipitation in the area. Different colors represent different amounts. White represents no precipitation, green represents 0.01"-0.49", and blue represents 0.50-1.49". The image on the right depicts a map of the river forecast points in the Ohio Valley along with their corresponding status. All the dots are showed in green meaning that all the river forecast points are expected to remain at normal flow.

ALT write alt text for this MRCC graphic highlighting October temperature statistics for six Midwestern cities. St. Louis averaged 65.9°F, its third-warmest October on record; Paducah, Kentucky, averaged 65°F, ranking fourth; Columbia, Missouri, averaged 64.9°F, ranking fourth; Des Moines averaged 61.7°F, ranking third; Waterloo, Iowa, averaged 58.6°F, ranking third; and Minneapolis averaged 57.8°F, ranking third. Historical temperature records extend back to the 1800s.

ALT A weather map displays the 7-day quantitative precipitation forecast across the contiguous United States for November 1–8, 2026. Heavy precipitation ranging from 1.5 to over 4 inches is projected across the Upper Midwest, the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys, and the Pacific Northwest coast. Conversely, most of the rest of the West, large parts of Texas, and parts of the High Plains are forecast to remain largely dry, with under 0.10 inches of expected rainfall.

























