Wednesday's forecast: Rain, floods in Southwest
Other than drenching rain in the Southwest and some showers in the Southeast, most of the rest of the nation should see a dry and mild Wednesday.
Southwest: Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Odile will pelt the Desert Southwest, potentially bringing dangerous flash floods to cities such as Phoenix and Tucson.
Southeast: Scattered thunderstorms are forecast along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. Storms could also dampen the Carolinas.
Midwest, Northeast: Other than a few showers in portions of Kansas and Missouri, the rest of these regions should be clear and pleasant.
Weather history for Sept. 17: In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert spawned nearly 4 dozen tornadoes in Texas. In 1990, snow flurries were reported in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York.
In 2009, record heat scorched Montana, including a 95 degree reading in Glasgow.