A potent weather system bringing with it a period of prolonged moderate to heavy rain is looking more likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some parts of the area possibly receiving over 5 inches of rain by Wednesday.  With river levels already at or slightly above flood stage, and with soil saturation already maxed out, some localized flooding could be an issue with this system. In addition, areas south of the Ohio River, mainly KY and TN, are in a slight risk area for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, with large hail and a few isolated tornadoes a possibility.

Below is a summary of maximum rainfall totals for Monday through Wednesday from the Hydrometeorologic Prediction Center.

--Meteorologist Trent Okerson