Think of the atmosphere like an ocean, with waves constantly moving through it. This week, those waves will bring rounds of rain from the southern Rockies into the Plains, Midwest and Missouri Valley.

Imagine waves breaking on the shoreline. That's what the WeatherRadar will look like this week across portions of the Plains, Midwest, and Missouri Valley as a persistent pattern keeps rain in the forecast.

While a severe storm or two may produce hail and gusty winds, flooding will be more of a concern as rain moves over already wet areas.