Cooler weather forecast in eastern US, storms to bring heavy rain to Plains

West continues to feel warm weather, with the pattern expected to continue

Below-average temperatures will continue for a large swatch of the country east of the Rockies, while very warm air will stay in place for the West.  

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Forecast highs and cooler weather forecast across the U.S. on Tuesday (Credit: Fox News)

This pattern is forecast to continue until the beginning of May. 

The nationwide futuretrack on Wednesday  (Credit: Fox News)

Where the air is cold, snow will accumulate across the mountains of Colorado and into the Front Range.  

Rain forecast through Friday in the southeastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Heavy rain with the risk of flash flooding – along with some stronger storms – will target the central and southern Plains from Tuesday through Wednesday.  

The threat of severe storms in the Plains on Tuesday (Credit: Fox News)

The threat of severe storms in the Plains on Wednesday (Credit: Fox News)

Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible.