Cold weather, storms forecast across central US as freeze advisories issued over Rockies

Cold front could bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding to a wide swath of the country

A cold front marching across the central U.S. will be the biggest story ending the week.  

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It will stall and bring the risk of storms and heavy rainfall. which could lead to flash flooding for a wide swath of the country.

Forecast rainfall across the Central U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Temperatures will be above average for the Midwest and Great Lakes while cooler and below-average temperatures hit the Rockies.  

Freeze advisories and higher elevation snow will result from the colder air mass.   

Forecast radar across the U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Hurricane Sam is still churning out in the Atlantic but will steer clear of the U.S. 

Hurricane Sam over the Atlantic (Credit: Fox News)

Bermuda still needs to keep an eye on the system this weekend.  

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High surf and dangerous rip currents will still be a risk along the East Coast.