Large scale rain event is taking shape across the southern half of the country. We see this on the Surface map (9:30pm EDT)
Looking at water vapor satellite an upper low is seen over TX (outlined in red) and also in red on the top of the image is the northern stream energy that will give a kick to the southern stream over TX.
Taking a look at Monday morning we can see the northern and southern jet stream coming close to what looks like a phasing of the two jet streams.
This should help develop a surface Low over the Gulf states-
Easterly winds here in central NC will keep transporting moisture off the Atlantic and keep things damp in some areas across the state before the heavier rains move in! 5day rainfall forecast
