The forecast comes days after an expansive storm similarly trekked across the U.S. last week, unloading snow in the northern Plains and bringing tornadoes and wildfires to the South. At least five storm-related deaths in Nebraska and Mississippi were tied to that storm.

Much of the Pee Dee is under a severe drought. Heavy rains with such dry soil could produce flooding more easily as it is tougher for the water to drain. So although the rain is welcomed, too much in a short time makes it extra dangerous.

Extreme weather will affect many regions of the country this week. Here are the places that will be hardest hit.

Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for Los Angeles communities near the Eaton, Palisades and Sunset fire burn zones ahead of the rain.

A powerful storm is dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California and heavy snow on the state’s mountains. It’s the first act of a storm that will unleash a severe thunderstorm outbreak,